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A first partner Pokémon, also referred to informally as a starter Pokémon, is the first Pokémon that a Trainer owns at the start of their Pokémon journey. This primarily refers to Grass-, Fire-, or Water-type Pokémon given to players by a Pokémon Professor or other mentor at the beginning of the core series Pokémon games, as well as Pikachu or Eevee in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, but can otherwise be any Pokémon outside of this context.

Red picking his first partner Pokémon

In the games, the player's first partner will be used to battle the first wild Pokémon they encounter. Once another Pokémon is caught, their first partner may be retired, but it is often with this Pokémon that Trainers learn friendship and trust. As such, even advanced Trainers may still use their first partner Pokémon, and they will often be the most powerful Pokémon on their respective teams.

It is said that the first partner Pokémon are extremely rare in the wild, accounting for their uniqueness in each game.

In the creative process, first partner Pokémon are the Pokémon from each game that the most work goes into, and usually take significantly more time than other Pokémon in each generation.^[1]

Terminology

Promotional image for The Indigo Disk using the term "first partner Pokémon"^[2]

Main article: Terminology of first partner Pokémon

First partner Pokémon

Since Generation VI, "first partner Pokémon" is the main term officially used to refer to these Pokémon in the Pokémon games, animation, TCG, and other media. It is sometimes shortened to simply "first partner".

Occasionally, other Pokémon have been referred to as first partner Pokémon, such as Poipole in its Ultra Sun Pokédex entry, as well as various Pokémon in Pokémon Masters EX.

Krysta Yang, a former public relations manager at Nintendo of America, has claimed that the phrase "partner Pokémon" is preferred in official communication due to "starter Pokémon" implying that the player will "be rid of them" later in the game.^[3]

Starter Pokémon

Historically, these Pokémon have been referred to as "starter Pokémon", sometimes shortened as "starters", though these terms were rarely used in the games, and used occasionally during the second through fourth series of Pokémon the Series.

Starting in Pokémon the Series: XY, the term "starter Pokémon" fell out of use entirely in the animated series. At a panel at PokéCon 2015, then-voice director of the English dub of Pokémon the Series, Tom Wayland, stated that "starter Pokémon" is "an unofficial term now".^[4]

In 2019, Sonja Hammes, then a social media associate at The Pokémon Company International,^[5] stated that official social media accounts had been given authorization to use the phrase "starter Pokémon" with specific formatting restrictions.^[6]^[7]

Japanese terminology

In contrast to the English terminology, Japanese does not have a particular term that is consistently used to refer to first partner Pokémon. The most common Japanese term is 「パートナー」 (partner), but occasionally 相棒 (partner) may also be used. These terms, as well as just ポケモン (Pokémon), are usually paired with 最初の (first) or 初めての (first), but other terms such as 最初に選んだ (that was chosen first) or はじめに選んだ (that was chosen first) are also used. Among Japanese fans, 御三家 (the big three) is commonly used to refer to the Grass, Fire, and Water trios.

Grass, Fire, and Water trios

Most marketing refers exclusively to the standard trios of Grass-, Fire-, and Water-type Pokémon that can be chosen at the start of most core series games.

The Grass, Fire, and Water types handily illustrate the type effectiveness mechanics of Pokémon battles: Fire "beats" Grass (a Fire-type move deals double damage when attacking a Grass-type Pokémon, but a Fire-type Pokémon takes half damage from a Grass-type move), Water beats Fire, and Grass beats Water. This "rock, paper, scissors" relationship was illustrated in the instruction booklet of the original games.^[8]

The 27 Grass-, Fire-, and Water-type first partner Pokémon are listed below. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott return as first partners that can be chosen by the player shortly after they first land in Hisui.

Kanto first partner Pokémon

Johto first partner Pokémon

Hoenn first partner Pokémon

Sinnoh first partner Pokémon

Unova first partner Pokémon

Kalos first partner Pokémon

Alola first partner Pokémon

Galar first partner Pokémon

Paldea first partner Pokémon

The Kalos first partners also have a more broadly defined triangle in the secondary types of their final evolutions. They all still deal 2× damage offensively, and most still receive ½× damage defensively, but while Dark does not technically resist Psychic, it is still defensively advantaged since it is immune.

Other first partners

Aside from the regional trios, a few other Pokémon have been explicitly referred to as first partner Pokémon.

For a list of other Pokémon who are Trainers' first Pokémon, see list of characters' first Pokémon.

Player's first Pokémon

Pikachu and Eevee are given out as first partner Pokémon in Kanto by Professor Oak in some media. Pikachu is the first Pokémon given to the player in Pokémon Yellow, while Blue gets an Eevee. The partner Pikachu and Eevee are the first Pokémon caught by the player in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, respectively, while Oak gives Trace a standard Eevee in Let's Go, Pikachu! and a standard Pikachu in Let's Go, Eevee!

These Pokémon are never referred to as first partner Pokémon in-game; they are typically referred to as partner Pokémon instead. However, in one instance on the official website for the games, and on the Pokémon.com page for the games, they are referred to as first partner Pokémon.^[9]^[10]

Other references

Alolan Meowth is given out by Nanu as a first partner on Ula'ula Island in Alola. It is implied that kahunas are responsible for giving out first partners on their respective islands, so it is possible the other kahunas give out different Pokémon to the standard Alolan first partner Pokémon given by Hala.

Poipole's Pokédex entry in Pokémon Ultra Sun refers to it as a popular first partner in its world.

In the games

Core series games

The Sinnoh first partner trio wallpaper in Pokémon HOME

In the core series games, a rival character often picks the Pokémon that is strong against the one the player chose, nominally setting them up for challenging battles going forward.

The Pokémon in the regional first partner trios have several common characteristics, both among each other and between generations. The most obvious commonality is their reliable typing. They all have an Ability that boosts their main type when their HP becomes low: the Grass types have Overgrow, Fire types have Blaze, and Water types have Torrent. They also all have a gender ratio of seven males to one female, generally making breeding them slightly inconvenient. When obtained at the start of a game, they are always level 5 and they start out knowing a Normal-type physical move (Pound, Scratch, or Tackle) and a stat-altering status move (Growl, Leer, or Tail Whip); since Generation VI (with the exception of Generation VIII), they also have an attacking move that matches their main type.

The table below shows the Pokémon that are selectable at the start of each core series game, and which other games they can also be obtained in. A ^G, ^F, or ^W above the game's title indicates that only the first partner Pokémon in the trio that corresponds to that type is obtainable in that game. For availability in games outside of the core series, refer to the "Game locations" heading of the Pokémon's respective page for its species.

Game(s)	First partners	Also obtainable in
RG B/RB, FRLG		Y, HGSS, XY, USUM, PE, SwSh^F (IA)^G^W, BDSP, SV (ID)
Y		Regular Pikachu are obtainable in all games except BW and B2W2
GS C, HGSS		E, ORAS, SM, BDSP, SV (ID)
RS E, ORAS		HGSS, USUM, SwSh (IA), BDSP, SV (ID)
DP Pt, BDSP		ORAS, USUM, BDSP, LA, SV (ID)
BW, B2W2		ORAS, SM, SV (ID)
XY		USUM, SV (ID)
SM USUM		SwSh (IA), SV (ID)
P		None
E		None
SwSh		SV (ID)
LA		E^F, ORAS^F^W, SM, USUM^G, SwSh (IA)^G, BDSP^F, SV (ID)
SV		None

Other games

Main article: List of the player's first Pokémon

Other games may use one of the classic first partner Pokémon, with Pikachu being fairly common; but many games give the player other Pokémon as their first Pokémon.

In the anime

Main series

Ash with his Kanto first partner Pokémon and Pikachu

In Pokémon the Series, upon their tenth birthday, youths can register for a Pokédex and pick up a first partner Pokémon from the local Pokémon Professor or Pokémon Center free of charge. First partner Pokémon are usually raised specifically to be easy to train.

Like in the games, the specific first partner Pokémon available vary from region to region but are the same in each region as the games. That is, Kanto Trainers can only choose Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle; Johto Trainers can only choose Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile; and so on.

In A Mudkip Mission, it was shown where first partner Pokémon come from. Each region has special, secret breeding grounds run by a Pokémon Breeder for first partner Pokémon. The Pokémon League sends these Breeders the Pokémon Eggs for them to hatch at the breeding grounds. The breeders then hatch, care for, and raise the young Pokémon until they are ready to be proper first partner Pokémon for new Trainers. As these young ones are virtually defenseless, the locations of breeding grounds (or even the knowledge of their existence) is a secret unknown to most in the Pokémon world. This is likely to guard against unscrupulous individuals or groups (such as Team Rocket) from poaching the young Pokémon.

However, not all first partner Pokémon are raised at these special breeding grounds, with Professor Birch said to catch and raise his own first partner Pokémon for Trainers.

Other rookie Trainers may receive their first Pokémon from a friend or relative instead. Others, on the other hand, may befriend a Pokémon in the wild. These mean that Trainers can, in fact, start with any Pokémon.

The Kanto first partner Pokémon in Professor Cerise's laboratory
The Johto first partner Pokémon owned by Ash
The Hoenn first partner Pokémon, owned by Brock, Ash, and May
The Sinnoh first partner Pokémon in Professor Rowan's laboratory
The Unova region first partner Pokémon in Professor Juniper's laboratory
The Kalos region first partner Pokémon in Professor Sycamore's laboratory
The Alola first partner Pokémon, owned by Ash and Lana
The Galar region first partner Pokémon
The Hisui region first partner Pokémon
The Paldea first partner Pokémon, owned by Liko, Dot, and Roy

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Rosa and Serperior in the Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

The Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer's extended cut features all three of Unova's first partner Pokémon: Nate is shown with an Emboar, Hugh is seen with a Samurott (having picked the opposing type, like most rivals do in the games), and Rosa uses a Serperior to battle Cheren's Stoutland.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

The Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer also features all three of Hoenn's first partner Pokémon, in all forms including their Mega Evolutions. Brendan is shown to have picked a Treecko, while May has both a Torchic and Mudkip.

In the manga

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu, unlike the animated series from which the manga was based on, new Pokémon Trainers do not appear to be given any sort of first partner Pokémon. Professor Oak is not shown residing at his laboratory handing out first partner Pokémon to new Trainers, as in the animated series, rather, he travels the Kanto region conducting research, often accompanied by Bill. Trainers in The Electric Tale of Pikachu must obtain a license before they can purchase Poké Balls or otherwise capture and train Pokémon. Ash found Pikachu under the floorboards of his home, keeping it as his first Pokémon. It is not currently known what Gary Oak's first Pokémon was in the manga, although he is at one point seen owning a Venusaur.

Pokémon Adventures

In Pokémon Adventures, the first partner Pokémon featured in the games are reserved for the few people who hold a Pokédex. Professor Oak produces three Pokédexes for each region, and gives out the three first partner Pokémon in each region along with the Pokédex to Trainers he thinks are talented. He has colleagues and friends like Professor Birch do this for him in regions in which he isn't present. In the Unova region, two sets of first partner Pokémon are given out to six Trainers, but still with only three Pokédexes. Professor Oak also gave Red's Pikachu as a special first partner to Yellow.

Trivia

The only two first partner Pokémon that are dual-type in their initial form, Bulbasaur and Rowlet, are both Grass-type.
Each one of the Alola first partners' final evolutions has an immunity. Decidueye's Ghost type is immune to Normal and Fighting; Incineroar's Dark type is immune to Psychic; and Primarina's Fairy type is immune to Dragon.
- Coincidentally, this also gives them advantages against Necrozma's Ultra form: Decidueye and Incineroar are super effective against Ultra Necrozma's Psychic typing, while Primarina is strong against Ultra Necrozma's Dragon typing.
As of Generation IX, the only sets of first partners without secondary types in any of their final evolutions are the Johto first partners and the Galar first partners.
- By contrast, the first partners of Sinnoh (including Hisui), Kalos, Alola, and Paldea all have a secondary type present in their final evolutions.
Both Kanto and Hoenn first partners are the only set of first partners capable of Mega Evolution.
- Additionally, both Kanto and Galar first partners are the only set of first partners capable of Gigantamaxing.
  - This makes the Kanto first partners the only set of first partners that can both Mega Evolve and Gigantamax.

In the games

In Generation II, it was not possible to have a Shiny female first partner Pokémon, due to the mechanics of how gender and Shininess were determined. The lowest Attack IV a Shiny Pokémon could have was 2, while the highest Attack IV that a female Pokémon in their gender group could have was 1.
Kanto's first partner Pokémon are the only partner Pokémon where all of the members appear in more than one regional Pokédex: Kanto's, Johto's, and Kalos's.
- The Charmander line also appears alone in the Galar regional Pokédex, while the Bulbasaur and Squirtle lines appear in the Isle of Armor regional Pokédex.
Fennekin is the only unevolved first partner Pokémon with a unique base stat total.
The lowest base stat of a non-Mega Evolved fully evolved first partner Pokémon is Torterra's Speed, at 56. The highest base stat of a non-Mega Evolved fully evolved first partner Pokémon is Primarina's Special Attack, at 126.
The Pikachu featured in Pokémon Yellow & Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and the Eevee in Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! are the only first partner Pokémon that cannot evolve in the game in which they are first partner Pokémon.
- Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s respective first partners are also the only ones that cannot be traded to other games.
Charmander is the only Fire-type first partner Pokémon that is not a member of the Field Egg Group.
Oshawott is the only Water-type first partner Pokémon that is not a member of the Water 1 Egg Group.
With the exception of Hisuian Decidueye having a higher base stat total than Hisuian Samurott, no fully evolved Grass-type first partner Pokémon has a higher base stat total than either of its two counterparts.
- By contrast, with the exception of Blaziken having a lower base stat total than Swampert, no fully evolved Fire-type first partner Pokémon has a lower base stat total than either of its two counterparts.
- Contrarily, no unevolved Grass-type first partner Pokémon besides Chespin has a lower base stat total than either of its two counterparts.
- Similarly, no unevolved Fire-type first partner has a higher base stat total than either its counterparts and no fully evolved Fire-type first partner besides Blaziken has a lower one.
As of Generation IX, all fully evolved Water-type first partners can learn the HM move Surf.
In all games with a trio of first partner Pokémon, the Pokémon Professors and the player's rivals and friends (if any) are the only non-player characters known to have the first partner Pokémon of the current region or their evolutions.

In the anime

For DP001, Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia is about the first partner Pokémon of Sinnoh. He writes this senryū about them: 「シンオウで　たびがはじまる　ポケモンと」 "In Sinnoh, a journey begins with Pokémon."
For BW003, Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster is about the first partner Pokémon of Unova. He writes this senryū about them: 「パートナー　みず・くさ・ほのお　まよっちゃう」 "Partner, Water, Grass, Fire, I can't decide."
Ash has owned all but two of the Grass-type first partner Pokémon: Bulbasaur, Chikorita, Treecko, Turtwig, Snivy, and Rowlet. The Grass-type first partner from Kalos, Chespin, is instead owned by Clemont, and the Grass-type first partner from Galar, Grookey, is instead owned by Goh.
Each Water-type first partner Pokémon obtained by a main character was not battled: Ash's Squirtle, Oshawott, and Froakie chose to join his team, while Ash fought and won against Misty for his Totodile. Brock's Mudkip chose to join him. May received her Squirtle from Professor Oak, Dawn received her Piplup from Professor Rowan, Lana rescued her Popplio from Team Skull, and Goh caught his Sobble without battling it. In Pokémon Horizons: The Series, Dot’s Quaxly chose to join her team as her first Pokémon, although she is not a main character.
The Hoenn first partner set is the first set in which all three Pokémon evolve under the care of the main characters who own them.
Squirtle and Turtwig are both based on turtles and were the first partner Pokémon of two of Ash's rivals, Gary and Paul.
Torchic and Piplup are both based on birds. They were also both owned by the resident Pokémon Coordinators in Pokémon the Series.
Both May and Dawn have a second first partner Pokémon from a previous generation with a type disadvantage to their first. These first partner Pokémon are both from two generations prior to their owner's introduction and featured in Pokémon the Series likely due to the same-generation remakes.
In the Diamond and Pearl series, there have been two major appearances of each fully evolved first partner introduced in Generation IV: Ash and Paul's Torterra, Ash and Flint's Infernape, and Barry and Kenny's Empoleon.
Every Fire-type first partner obtained by a main character has evolved at least once.
Froakie is the only Water-type first partner that has ever evolved under Ash's ownership.
The Kanto first partners are the only ones to have all been owned by both Ash and one of his friends at some point in their evolutionary lines: May owns a Venusaur and a Wartortle, while Kiawe owns a Charizard.
The Johto first partner set is the only full first partner set that Ash has obtained where none of the members were previously owned by another Trainer or a Pokémon Professor, as all of them were caught in the wild.
- Conversely, the Kanto first partner set is the only full first partner set that Ash has obtained where every member was owned by a previous Trainer.
The Galar first partner set is the only full first partner set from which Ash owns none of its members.

In other languages

First partner Pokémon

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	搭檔寶可夢 Daapdong Bóuhómuhng * 最初的夥伴 Jeuichō dīk fóbuhn *
Chinese	Mandarin	搭檔寶可夢 / 搭档宝可梦 Dādàng Bǎokěmèng * 最初的夥伴 / 最初的伙伴 Zuìchū de huǒbàn *
Danish		første Pokémon-partner (JN001) første Pokémon-makker (JN049–)
Finnish		Ensikumppani-Pokémon
French		Pokémon de départ* Premier Pokémon* Premier partenaire*
German		Erstes Partner-Pokémon
Italian		Primo compagno d'avventura* Pokémon iniziale*
Korean		파트너 포켓몬 Partner Pokémon * 첫 파트너 Cheot partner*
Spanish		Pokémon inicial* Primer compañero*

Starter Pokémon

Language		Title
Czech		Startovní Pokémon
Danish		Begynder-Pokémon
Dutch		Starter Pokémon
Finnish		Aloitus-Pokémon
French		Pokémon de départ
German		Starter-Pokémon
Hungarian		Kezdő Pokémon
Italian		Pokémon iniziale
Norwegian		Førstegangs-Pokémon
Polish		Pokémon Starter
Portuguese	Brazil	Pokémon inicial Pokémon iniciante (BW116)
Portuguese	Portugal	Pokémon inicial
Russian		Стартовый покемон Startovy Pokémon
Spanish		Pokémon inicial
Swedish		Nybörjar-Pokémon
Thai		โปเกมอนเริ่มต้น Pokémon Roemton
Turkish		Başlangıç Pokémon'u
Vietnamese		Pokémon khởi đầu Pokémon khởi hành

References

↑ How Pokemon are born | GamesRadar+, by Michael Grimm, published 20 March 2009
↑ Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Familiar First Partner Pokémon.
↑ Nintendo's Big Announcement Season EXPLAINED - EP81 Kit & Krysta Podcast | Kit & Krysta on YouTube — Krysta Yang: "They did start using 'partner Pokémon' a couple of years back, but it's been hard for them to get people to catch on to this official terminology because people like to say 'starter Pokémon.' ... I think there was something about how, if you call it a 'starter Pokémon,' you're basically saying that you will be rid of them. ...That was one of the reasons, I believe, is that if you call it a 'starter Pokémon,' it's like, oh, you're only just going to start the game with it, and then you ditch it for your, like, shinies and your legendaries. ... So then the 'partner Pokémon' became the phrasing that they liked better because it's like, 'this is your partner for your whole adventure,' like you really want to get attached to this character, this Pokémon that you start your game with, but it's not just who you start your game with..."
↑ PokéCon 2015 - Tom Wayland on How He Creates Pokémon Voices: Wayland: "Chespin is the... your Grass-type starter in XY. Even though "starter" is an unofficial term now."
Audience: "I think it's always been an unofficial term."
Wayland: "Nope. They used to say it in the show, now they don't."
↑ Sonja Hammes on LinkedIn
↑ Sonja Hammes on Twitter: "P.S. We can call them starter on social now"
↑ Sonja Hammes on Twitter: "Of course, there are RULES. It’s “starter Pokémon”. No capital S. No “starters”. Gotta keep the standards!"
↑ Pokémon Red Version instruction booklet, pg. 32, archived on Internet Archive
↑ Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Experience the World of Pokémon: "Of course, your first partner Pokémon will be either Pikachu or Eevee, depending on which version you get, but the types and rarities of the wild Pokémon that you encounter also differ between the two games."
↑ Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! | Video Games & Apps: "In addition to determining your first partner Pokémon, your choice of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! also affects the species of Pokémon you encounter and the rate at which you encounter them."

First partner trios

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Contents

Terminology

First partner Pokémon

Starter Pokémon

Japanese terminology

Grass, Fire, and Water trios

Other first partners

Player's first Pokémon

Other references

In the games

Core series games

Other games

In the anime

Main series

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

In the manga

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Pokémon Adventures

Trivia

In the games

In the anime

In other languages

See also

References

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+In the games, the player's first partner will be used to battle the first [[wild Pokémon]] they encounter. Once another Pokémon is {{pkmn2|caught}}, their first partner may be retired, but it is often with this Pokémon that Trainers learn [[friendship]] and trust. As such, even advanced Trainers may still use their first partner Pokémon, and they will often be the most powerful Pokémon on their respective teams.
-In the [[core series]] games, it is said that the starter Pokémon are extremely rare in the wild, giving the {{player}} a reason why the Pokémon not chosen can't be found in the wild in most of these games.
+It is said that the first partner Pokémon are extremely rare in the wild, accounting for their uniqueness in each game.
-==In the core series==
+In the creative process, first partner Pokémon are the Pokémon from each game that the most work goes into, and usually take significantly more time than other Pokémon in each generation.<ref>[https://www.gamesradar.com/how-pokemon-are-born/ How Pokemon are born | GamesRadar+], by Michael Grimm, published 20 March 2009</ref>
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+[[File:First Partner Pokémon Abound.png|thumb|300px|Promotional image for [[The Indigo Disk]] using the term "first partner Pokémon"<ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-gb/news/first_partner_pokemon/ Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Familiar First Partner Pokémon].</ref>]]
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-|rowspan=3|{{ArtP|0003|Venusaur|form=-Mega}}
-|rowspan=3|<small>{{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Venusaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0006|Charizard|form=-Mega X}}
-|<small>{{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Charizard|{{kanto color dark}}|Charizard X}}
-|rowspan=3|{{ArtP|0009|Blastoise|form=-Mega}}
-|rowspan=3|<small>{{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Blastoise|{{kanto color dark}}}}
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-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Dragon}}
-|-style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0006|Charizard|form=-Mega Y}}
-|<small>{{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Charizard|{{kanto color dark}}|Charizard Y}}
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-{{typetable|Grass}}
-{{typetable|Poison}}
-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Flying}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{kanto color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0003|Venusaur|form=-Gigantamax}}
-|<small>{{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Gigantamax}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Venusaur|{{kanto color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0006|Charizard|form=-Gigantamax}}
-|<small>{{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Gigantamax}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Charizard|{{kanto color dark}}|Charizard}}
-|{{ArtP|0009|Blastoise|form=-Gigantamax}}
-|<small>{{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Gigantamax}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Blastoise|{{kanto color dark}}}}
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-{{typetable|Poison}}
-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Flying}}
-|colspan=2 style="background:#{{water color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
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-The player's {{ga|Blue|rival}} will then pick the type-advantageous starter Pokémon, and the remaining Pokémon will sit in its {{i|Poké Ball}} on Oak's desk for the rest of the game.
+Occasionally, other Pokémon have been referred to as first partner Pokémon, such as {{p|Poipole}} in its {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}} [[Pokédex entry]], as well as various Pokémon in {{g|Masters EX}}.
-In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the choice of starter Pokémon also determines which of the [[Legendary beasts]] will roam the Kanto region after defeating [[Team Rocket]] in the [[Sevii Islands]]—if the player chooses Bulbasaur, {{p|Entei}} will appear, {{p|Suicune}} will appear to those who chose Charmander, and {{p|Raikou}} will appear to those that went with Squirtle.
+Krysta Yang, a former public relations manager at [[Nintendo of America]], has claimed that the phrase "partner Pokémon" is preferred in official communication due to "starter Pokémon" implying that the player will "be rid of them" later in the game.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqQEFEjLybE&t=6120s Nintendo's Big Announcement Season EXPLAINED - EP81 Kit & Krysta Podcast | Kit & Krysta on YouTube] — Krysta Yang: "They did start using 'partner Pokémon' a couple of years back, but it's been hard for them to get people to catch on to this official terminology because people like to say 'starter Pokémon.' ... I think there was something about how, if you call it a 'starter Pokémon,' you're basically saying that you will be rid of them. ...That was one of the reasons, I believe, is that if you call it a 'starter Pokémon,' it's like, oh, you're only just going to start the game with it, and then you ditch it for your, like, shinies and your legendaries. ... So then the 'partner Pokémon' became the phrasing that they liked better because it's like, 'this is your partner for your whole adventure,' like you really want to get attached to this character, this Pokémon that you start your game with, but it's not just who you start your game with..."</ref>
-Professor Oak offers one of this trio of Pokémon to the player in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} after the player has defeated {{ga|Red}}, making reference to the fact that he gives them out as starter Pokémon in Kanto-based games, suggesting the player will be able to make it to [[Viridian City|the next town]] with one of these Pokémon by their side.
+===Starter Pokémon===
+Historically, these Pokémon have been referred to as "starter Pokémon", sometimes shortened as "starters", though these terms were rarely used in the {{pkmn|games}}, and used occasionally during the second through fourth series of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''.
-[[Professor Sycamore]] will let the player choose one of these three Pokémon after meeting him in person and beating his team of Kanto starter Pokémon in {{pkmn|battle}}. After making their choice, Professor Sycamore will give the player a [[Mega Stone]] corresponding to the chosen starter's final evolution; [[Venusaurite]] for {{p|Bulbasaur}}, [[Charizardite X]]{{sup/6|X}}/[[Charizardite Y]]{{sup/6|Y}} for {{p|Charmander}}, and [[Blastoisinite]] for {{p|Squirtle}}. The middle stages of the starter Pokémon can be found in the [[Friend Safari]].
+Starting in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', the term "starter Pokémon" fell out of use entirely in the {{pkmn|anime|animated series}}. At a panel at PokéCon 2015, then-voice director of the English dub of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', [[Tom Wayland]], stated that "starter Pokémon" is "an unofficial term now".<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EuH-5Fv87g&t=1608s PokéCon 2015 - Tom Wayland on How He Creates Pokémon Voices]: Wayland: "''Chespin is the... your Grass-type starter in XY. Even though "starter" is an unofficial term now.''"<br>Audience: "''I think it's always been an unofficial term.''"<br>Wayland: "''Nope. They used to say it in the show, now they don't.''"</ref>
-In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, the Kanto starter Pokémon can be caught in the wild via {{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}} on [[Melemele Island]].
+In 2019, Sonja Hammes, then a social media associate at [[The Pokémon Company International]],<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonja-hammes-1a1aa087/ Sonja Hammes on LinkedIn]</ref> stated that official social media accounts had been given authorization to use the phrase "starter Pokémon" with specific formatting restrictions.<ref>[https://twitter.com/novemberalice/status/1103070703904018433 Sonja Hammes on Twitter:] "''P.S. We can call them starter on social now''"</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/novemberalice/status/1103262076707979265 Sonja Hammes on Twitter:] "''Of course, there are RULES. It’s “starter Pokémon”. No capital S. No “starters”. Gotta keep the standards!''"</ref>
-In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the player receives a Charmander as a gift from [[Leon]] in [[Postwick]] after surpassing him as [[Champion]], which will be capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing when fully evolved.
+===Japanese terminology===
+In contrast to the English terminology, Japanese does not have a particular term that is consistently used to refer to first partner Pokémon. The most common Japanese term is 「パートナー」 (''partner''), but occasionally 相棒 (''partner'') may also be used. These terms, as well as just ポケモン (''Pokémon''), are usually paired with 最初の (''first'') or 初めての (''first''), but other terms such as 最初に選んだ (''that was chosen first'') or はじめに選んだ (''that was chosen first'') are also used. Among Japanese fans, 御三家 (''the big three'') is commonly used to refer to the Grass, Fire, and Water trios.
-In [[The Isle of Armor]], {{gal|Honey}} will let the player choose either Bulbasaur or Squirtle after completing the Master Dojo's first trial. Once fully evolved, these Pokémon will be capable of Gigantamaxing. Honey will keep the Pokémon not chosen by the player, and use it on her team.
+==Grass, Fire, and Water trios==
+Most marketing refers exclusively to the standard trios of {{t|Grass}}-, {{t|Fire}}-, and {{type|Water}} Pokémon that can be chosen at the start of most [[core series]] games.
-In [[The Crown Tundra]], Ivysaur, Charmeleon, and Wartortle can be found in Dynamax Adventures.
+The Grass, Fire, and Water types handily illustrate the type effectiveness mechanics of [[Pokémon battle]]s: Fire "beats" Grass (a Fire-type [[move]] deals double damage when attacking a Grass-type Pokémon, but a Fire-type Pokémon takes half damage from a Grass-type move), Water beats Fire, and Grass beats Water. This "rock, paper, scissors" relationship was illustrated in the instruction booklet of the original games.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/pokemon-blue-nintendogameboy-hiresscans/Pokemon%20Blue%20-%20Manual/page/n33/mode/2up Pokémon Red Version instruction booklet, pg. 32], archived on Internet Archive</ref>
-In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the Kanto starter Pokémon can be caught in the [[Grand Underground]] after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]].
+The 27 Grass-, Fire-, and Water-type first partner Pokémon are listed below. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, {{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Oshawott}} return as first partners that can be chosen by the player shortly after they first land in [[Hisui]].
-In the [[Indigo Disk]], Bulbasaur can be caught in the [[Coastal Biome]], Charmander can be caught in the [[Savanna Biome]] and Squirtle can be caught in the [[Canyon Biome]].
+{{Flexheader|gap=20px}}<!-- flex OPEN -->
+{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|extra-style=padding: 5px|border=3px solid #{{Kanto color light}}|content=<!-- trio box OPEN -->
+<div style="font-weight: bold;">Kanto first partner Pokémon</div>
+<div><!-- Pokémon list OPEN -->
+{{PokeSum|0001|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison}}
+{{PokeSum|0004|Charmander|Fire}}
+{{PokeSum|0007|Squirtle|Water}}
+</div><!-- Pokémon list CLOSE -->
+}}<!-- trio box CLOSE -->
-In {{game|Yellow}}, due to being based on the {{pkmn|anime}}, Oak instead gives out:
+{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|extra-style=padding: 5px|border=3px solid #{{Johto color light}}|content=<!-- trio box OPEN -->
+<div style="font-weight: bold;">Johto first partner Pokémon</div>
+<div><!-- Pokémon list OPEN -->
+{{PokeSum|0152|Chikorita|Grass}}
+{{PokeSum|0155|Cyndaquil|Fire}}
+{{PokeSum|0158|Totodile|Water}}
+</div><!-- Pokémon list CLOSE -->
+}}<!-- trio box CLOSE -->
-{|style="margin:auto;width:auto;text-align:center;background:#{{kanto color dark}};font-size:85%;{{roundy}};border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
+{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|extra-style=padding: 5px|border=3px solid #{{Hoenn color light}}|content=<!-- trio box OPEN -->
-|-
+<div style="font-weight: bold;">Hoenn first partner Pokémon</div>
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{kanto color light}};{{roundytop|5px}}"|{{ArtP|025|Pikachu|form=_Y|size=100px}}<br>{{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Red's Pikachu (game)|Pikachu}}
+<div><!-- Pokémon list OPEN -->
-|-
+{{PokeSum|0252|Treecko|Grass}}
-|style="background:#{{electric color}};{{roundybottom|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
+{{PokeSum|0255|Torchic|Fire}}
-|}
+{{PokeSum|0258|Mudkip|Water}}
+</div><!-- Pokémon list CLOSE -->
+}}<!-- trio box CLOSE -->
-In {{LGPE}}, players will start with {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Eevee}}, depending on which version of the game they are playing. These Pikachu and Eevee are considered special, separate [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]] commonly referred to by the game as {{ga|Partner Pokémon}}.
+{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|extra-style=padding: 5px|border=3px solid #{{Sinnoh color light}}|content=<!-- trio box OPEN -->
+<div style="font-weight: bold;">Sinnoh first partner Pokémon</div>
+<div><!-- Pokémon list OPEN -->
+{{PokeSum|0387|Turtwig|Grass}}
+{{PokeSum|0390|Chimchar|Fire}}
+{{PokeSum|0393|Piplup|Water}}
+</div><!-- Pokémon list CLOSE -->
+}}<!-- trio box CLOSE -->
-Professor Oak has a third unrevealed starter Pokémon as well. According to Professor Oak and Trace's dialogue at the start of the games, Professor Oak used to have two options of starter Pokémon available which he planned to offer to the player and Trace. However, the player caught the wild {{p|Pikachu}}{{sup/7|P}} or {{p|Eevee}}{{sup/7|E}} and this Pokémon was stored in a Poké Ball in the laboratory with the other two starters.
+{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|extra-style=padding: 5px|border=3px solid #{{Unova color light}}|content=<!-- trio box OPEN -->
+<div style="font-weight: bold;">Unova first partner Pokémon</div>
+<div><!-- Pokémon list OPEN -->
+{{PokeSum|0495|Snivy|Grass}}
+{{PokeSum|0498|Tepig|Fire}}
+{{PokeSum|0501|Oshawott|Water}}
+</div><!-- Pokémon list CLOSE -->
+}}<!-- trio box CLOSE -->
-Some time after the player and the rival choose Pikachu and Eevee as their starter Pokémon, the third Poké Ball mysteriously disappears from Professor Oak's table, similarly to the third starter Pokémon in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
+{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|extra-style=padding: 5px|border=3px solid #{{Kalos color light}}|content=<!-- trio box OPEN -->
+<div style="font-weight: bold;">Kalos first partner Pokémon</div>
+<div><!-- Pokémon list OPEN -->
+{{PokeSum|0650|Chespin|Grass}}
+{{PokeSum|0653|Fennekin|Fire}}
+{{PokeSum|0656|Froakie|Water}}
+</div><!-- Pokémon list CLOSE -->
+}}<!-- trio box CLOSE -->
-{|style="margin:auto;width:auto;text-align:center;background:#{{kanto color dark}};font-size:85%;{{roundy}};border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
+{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|extra-style=padding: 5px|border=3px solid #{{Alola color light}}|content=<!-- trio box OPEN -->
-|-
+<div style="font-weight: bold;">Alola first partner Pokémon</div>
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{kanto color light}};{{roundytl|5px}}"|{{ArtP|0025|Pikachu|form=-Starter|size=100px}}<br><small>{{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Partner Pokémon (game)|Partner}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Pikachu|{{kanto color dark}}}}{{sup/7|P}}
+<div><!-- Pokémon list OPEN -->
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{kanto color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}"|{{ArtP|0133|Eevee|form=-Starter|size=100px}}<br><small>{{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Partner Pokémon (game)|Partner}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Eevee|{{kanto color dark}}}}{{sup/7|E}}
+{{PokeSum|0722|Rowlet|Grass|Flying}}
-|-
+{{PokeSum|0725|Litten|Fire}}
-|style="background:#{{electric color}};{{roundybl|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
+{{PokeSum|0728|Popplio|Water}}
-|style="background:#{{normal color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Normal|FFF}}
+</div><!-- Pokémon list CLOSE -->
-|}
+}}<!-- trio box CLOSE -->
-===[[Johto]]===
+{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|extra-style=padding: 5px|border=3px solid #{{Galar color light}}|content=<!-- trio box OPEN -->
-In {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, [[Professor Elm]] will have an errand for the player to run, and will give them one of the following for protection on this errand, which they will then keep after completion:
+<div style="font-weight: bold;">Galar first partner Pokémon</div>
+<div><!-- Pokémon list OPEN -->
+{{PokeSum|0810|Grookey|Grass}}
+{{PokeSum|0813|Scorbunny|Fire}}
+{{PokeSum|0816|Sobble|Water}}
+</div><!-- Pokémon list CLOSE -->
+}}<!-- trio box CLOSE -->
-{|style="margin:auto;width:auto;text-align:center;background:#{{johto color dark}};font-size:85%;{{roundy}};border:5px solid #{{johto color}}"
+{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|extra-style=padding: 5px|border=3px solid #{{Paldea color light}}|content=<!-- trio box OPEN -->
-|-
+<div style="font-weight: bold;">Paldea first partner Pokémon</div>
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{johto color light}};{{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0152|Chikorita|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Chikorita|{{johto color dark}}}}
+<div><!-- Pokémon list OPEN -->
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{johto color light}}" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0155|Cyndaquil|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Cyndaquil|{{johto color dark}}}}
+{{PokeSum|0906|Sprigatito|Grass}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{johto color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0158|Totodile|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Totodile|{{johto color dark}}}}
+{{PokeSum|0909|Fuecoco|Fire}}
-|-
+{{PokeSum|0912|Quaxly|Water}}
-{{typetable2|Grass}}
+</div><!-- Pokémon list CLOSE -->
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
+}}<!-- trio box CLOSE -->
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{johto color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0153|Bayleef}}
-|{{pcolor|Bayleef|{{johto color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0156|Quilava}}
-|{{pcolor|Quilava|{{johto color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0159|Croconaw}}
-|{{pcolor|Croconaw|{{johto color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable2|Grass}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{johto color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0154|Meganium}}
-|{{pcolor|Meganium|{{johto color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0157|Typhlosion}}
-|{{pcolor|Typhlosion|{{johto color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0160|Feraligatr}}
-|{{pcolor|Feraligatr|{{johto color dark}}}}
-|-
-|colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}};{{roundybl|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-|colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
-|}
-After the player meets with [[Mr. Pokémon]] and receives a [[Pokédex]] from [[Professor Oak]], Professor Elm will call the player to tell them that {{ga|Silver|a thief}} has taken a Pokémon. As the player returns to [[New Bark Town]], they will encounter the thief, who will have the stolen Pokémon with the type advantage over the player's own. From this point onward, the thief will be the player's [[rival]], while Professor Elm keeps the Pokémon that was left behind by the thief on his desk for the remainder of the game (in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the last Pokémon mysteriously disappears at some point).
+{{Flexfooter}}<!-- flex CLOSE -->
-In [[Generation II]], the Pokémon will be holding a {{i|Berry}} when received from Elm, though the rival's stolen starter Pokémon will not.
+The Kalos first partners also have a more broadly defined triangle in the secondary types of their final evolutions. They all still deal 2× damage offensively, and most still receive ½× damage defensively, but while Dark does not technically resist Psychic, it is still defensively advantaged since it is immune.
-In {{game|Emerald}}, after the player has caught all Pokémon in the {{gdis|List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|III|Hoenn Pokédex}} with the exception of {{p|Jirachi}} and {{p|Deoxys}}, [[Professor Birch]] will offer one of these Pokémon as a reward.
+==Other first partners==
+Aside from the regional trios, a few other Pokémon have been explicitly referred to as first partner Pokémon.
-In {{g|Colosseum}}, the middle stages of the Johto starter Pokémon are caught as [[Shadow Pokémon]] from a Mystery Troop member. Only one is available for the player to obtain during the main game, while the other two are only available during the post-game. The color of the outfit for the corresponding Mystery Troop member is the same as the [[type]] for the Johto starter Pokémon they have.
+:''For a list of other Pokémon who are Trainers' first Pokémon, see [[list of characters' first Pokémon]].''
-In {{Pokémon XD}}, after the player has cleared the entirety of [[Mt. Battle]] without touching a [[PC]] or retiring, [[Battlus]] will offer one of these Pokémon as a reward. The player can obtain all three Pokémon with consecutive challenges.
+===Player's first Pokémon===
+{{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}} are given out as first partner Pokémon in [[Kanto]] by [[Professor Oak]] in some media. Pikachu is the first Pokémon given to the player in {{game|Yellow}}, while {{ga|Blue}} gets an Eevee. The {{pkmn2|partner}} Pikachu and Eevee are the first Pokémon caught by the player in {{LGPE}}, respectively, while Oak gives {{ga|Trace}} a standard Eevee in Let's Go, Pikachu! and a standard Pikachu in Let's Go, Eevee!
-In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, after the player first enters the [[Hall of Fame]] and meets [[Zinnia]], Professor Birch can be found being chased by a {{p|Shroomish}} on {{rt|101|Hoenn}} and the player will be allowed to choose one of the Johto starter Pokémon.
+These Pokémon are never referred to as first partner Pokémon in-game; they are typically referred to as {{ga|partner Pokémon}} instead. However, in one instance on the official website for the games, and on the [[Pokémon.com]] page for the games, they are referred to as first partner Pokémon.<ref>[https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-us/story/ Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Experience the World of Pokémon]: "Of course, your first partner Pokémon will be either Pikachu or Eevee, depending on which version you get, but the types and rarities of the wild Pokémon that you encounter also differ between the two games."</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-lets-go-pikachu-and-pokemon-lets-go-eevee Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! | Video Games & Apps]: "In addition to determining your first partner Pokémon, your choice of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! also affects the species of Pokémon you encounter and the rate at which you encounter them."</ref>
-In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, the Johto starter Pokémon can be caught in the wild via {{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}} on [[Melemele Island]].
+{{Flexheader|gap=20px}}<!-- flex OPEN -->
-In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the Johto starter Pokémon can be caught in the [[Grand Underground]] after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]].
+{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|extra-style=padding: 5px|border=3px solid #{{electric color light}}|
+{{PokeSum|0025|Pikachu|Electric}}
+}}
-In the [[Indigo Disk]], Chikorita can be caught in the [[Coastal Biome]], Cyndaquil can be caught in the [[Polar Biome]], and Totodile can be caught in the [[Savanna Biome]].
+{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|extra-style=padding: 5px|border=3px solid #{{normal color light}}|
+{{PokeSum|0133|Eevee|Normal}}
+}}
-===[[Hoenn]]===
+{{Flexfooter}}<!-- flex CLOSE -->
-In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}}, after [[Professor Birch]] is rescued from a {{p|Poochyena}}{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}} or {{p|Zigzagoon}}{{sup/3|E}}, he allows the player to keep the Pokémon they chose to rescue him with, either:
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+===Other references===
-|-
+{{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Meowth}} is given out by [[Nanu]] as a first partner on [[Ula'ula Island]] in [[Alola]]. It is implied that [[Island kahuna|kahunas]] are responsible for giving out first partners on their respective islands, so it is possible the other kahunas give out different Pokémon to the standard Alolan first partner Pokémon given by Hala.
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{hoenn color light}};{{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0252|Treecko|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Treecko|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{hoenn color light}}" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0255|Torchic|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Torchic|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{hoenn color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0258|Mudkip|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Mudkip|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable2|Grass}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0253|Grovyle}}
-|{{pcolor|Grovyle|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0256|Combusken}}
-|{{pcolor|Combusken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0259|Marshtomp}}
-|{{pcolor|Marshtomp|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable2|Grass}}
-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Fighting}}
-{{typetable|Water}}
-{{typetable|Ground}}
-|-style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0254|Sceptile}}
-|{{pcolor|Sceptile|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0257|Blaziken}}
-|{{pcolor|Blaziken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0260|Swampert}}
-|{{pcolor|Swampert|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
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-{{typetable2|Grass}}
-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Fighting}}
-{{typetable|Water}}
-{{typetable|Ground}}
-|-style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0254|Sceptile|form=-Mega}}
-|<small>{{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Sceptile|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0257|Blaziken|form=-Mega}}
-|<small>{{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Blaziken|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0260|Swampert|form=-Mega}}
-|<small>{{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Swampert|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
-|-
-|style="background:#{{grass color}};{{roundybl|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
-{{typetable|Dragon}}
-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Fighting}}
-{{typetable|Water}}
-|style="background:#{{ground color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Ground|FFF}}
-|}
-The player's neighbor, {{ga|Brendan}} or {{ga|May}}, already has their starter Pokémon, which is always the one with the type advantage. What happens to the starter not selected is unknown. By the end of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, it seems that the player's nominal rival, the son/daughter of Professor Birch, has stopped being a Trainer, and Wally is actually the true rival, facing the player before they can leave {{ho|Victory Road}} and staying there to have [[rematch]]es with the player later. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Brendan or May's role as an [[Non-player character|NPC]] is slightly expanded, acting as a post-credits battle in which they gain access to [[Mega Evolution]] for their starter Pokémon.
+{{p|Poipole}}'s [[Pokédex]] entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}} refers to it as a popular first partner in its world.
-In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, [[Steven Stone]] offers one of these Pokémon to the player after they have defeated {{ga|Red}}.
+{{Flexheader|gap=20px}}<!-- flex OPEN -->
-In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, the middle stages of the Hoenn starter Pokémon can be caught in the wild via {{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}} on [[Akala Island]].
+{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|extra-style=padding: 5px|border=3px solid #{{dark color light}}|
+{{PokeSum|0052|Meowth|Dark|form=-Alola|formname=Alolan}}
+}}
-In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, both the middle and final stages can be caught in [[Dynamax Adventures]] in the [[Crown Tundra]].
+{{Flexitem|class=roundy c|extra-style=padding: 5px|border=3px solid #{{poison color light}}|
+{{PokeSum|0803|Poipole|Poison}}
+}}
-In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the Hoenn starter Pokémon can be caught in the [[Grand Underground]] after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]].
+{{Flexfooter}}<!-- flex CLOSE -->
-In the [[Indigo Disk]], Treecko can be caught in the [[Canyon Biome]], Torchic can be caught in the [[Polar Biome]], and Mudkip can be caught in the [[Coastal Biome]].
+==In the games==
+===Core series games===
+[[File:Pokémon HOME Wallpaper Sinnoh Partners.png|thumb|150px|The Sinnoh first partner trio wallpaper in Pokémon HOME]]
+In the core series games, a [[rival]] character often picks the Pokémon that is strong against the one the player chose, nominally setting them up for challenging battles going forward.
-===[[Sinnoh]]===
+The Pokémon in the regional first partner trios have several common characteristics, both among each other and between generations. The most obvious commonality is their reliable typing. They all have an [[Ability]] that boosts their main type when their [[HP]] becomes low: the Grass types have {{a|Overgrow}}, Fire types have {{a|Blaze}}, and Water types have {{a|Torrent}}. They also all have a [[gender]] ratio of seven males to one female, generally making {{pkmn|breeding}} them slightly inconvenient. When obtained at the start of a game, they are always level 5 and they start out knowing a {{type|Normal}} [[physical move]] ({{m|Pound}}, {{m|Scratch}}, or {{m|Tackle}}) and a stat-altering [[status move]] ({{m|Growl}}, {{m|Leer}}, or {{m|Tail Whip}}); since [[Generation VI]] (with the exception of [[Generation VIII]]), they also have an attacking move that matches their main type.
-In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and {{game|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|s}}, when two {{p|Starly}} attack the player and rival at [[Lake Verity]], to which they travel upon hearing reports of a {{Shiny|red}} {{p|Gyarados}}, they will choose one of the following from [[Professor Rowan]]'s briefcase, which he left at the lake:
-{|style="margin:auto;width:auto;text-align:center;background:#{{sinnoh color dark}};font-size:85%;{{roundy}};border:5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
+The table below shows the Pokémon that are selectable at the start of each core series game, and which other games they can also be obtained in. A '''<sup>{{color2|{{grass color}}|Grass (type)|G}}</sup>''', '''<sup>{{color2|{{fire color}}|Fire (type)|F}}</sup>''', or '''<sup>{{color2|{{water color}}|Water (type)|W}}</sup>''' above the game's title indicates that only the first partner Pokémon in the trio that corresponds to that type is obtainable in that game. For availability in games outside of the core series, refer to the "Game locations" heading of the Pokémon's respective page for its species.
+{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; background-color: #{{bulba color}}; border: 3px solid #{{bulba color dark}};"
+! style="background-color: #{{bulba color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game(s)
+! style="background-color: #{{bulba color light}}; padding: 0px 5px;" | First partners
+! style="background-color: #{{bulba color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Also obtainable in
+|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
+| {{gameabbrev1|RGB}}/{{gameabbrev1|RB}}, {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
+| {{MSP|0001|Bulbasaur}} {{MSP|0004|Charmander}} {{MSP|0007|Squirtle}}
+| {{gameabbrev1|Y}}, {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}, {{gameabbrev6|XY}}, {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}, {{gameabbrev7|PE}}, {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}'''<sup>{{color2|{{fire color}}|Fire (type)|F}}</sup>''' ({{gameabbrev8|IA}})'''<sup>{{color2|{{grass color}}|Grass (type)|G}}</sup><sup>{{color2|{{water color}}|Water (type)|W}}</sup>''', {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}, {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
+|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
+| {{gameabbrev1|Y}}
+| {{MS|0025|Pikachu (Yellow)}}
+| Regular Pikachu are obtainable in all games except {{gameabbrev5|BW}} and {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
+|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
+| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}, {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
+| {{MSP|0152|Chikorita}} {{MSP|0155|Cyndaquil}} {{MSP|0158|Totodile}}
+| {{gameabbrev3|E}}, {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}, {{gameabbrev7|SM}}, {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}, {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
+|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
+| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}, {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
+| {{MSP|0252|Treecko}} {{MSP|0255|Torchic}} {{MSP|0258|Mudkip}}
+| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}, {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}, {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}} ({{gameabbrev8|IA}}), {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}, {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
+|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
+| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}, {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
+| {{MSP|0387|Turtwig}} {{MSP|0390|Chimchar}} {{MSP|0393|Piplup}}
+| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}, {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}, {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}, {{gameabbrev8|LA}}, {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
+|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
+| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}, {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
+| {{MSP|0495|Snivy}} {{MSP|0498|Tepig}} {{MSP|0501|Oshawott}}
+| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}, {{gameabbrev7|SM}}, {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
+|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
+| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
+| {{MSP|0650|Chespin}} {{MSP|0653|Fennekin}} {{MSP|0656|Froakie}}
+| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}, {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
+|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
+| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
+| {{MSP|0722|Rowlet}} {{MSP|0725|Litten}} {{MSP|0728|Popplio}}
+| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}} ({{gameabbrev8|IA}}), {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
+|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
+| {{gameabbrev7|P}}
+| [[File:0025Pikachu-Partner.png|48px|link=Partner Pokémon (game)]]
+| ''None''
+|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
+| {{gameabbrev7|E}}
+| [[File:0133Eevee-Partner.png|48px|link=Partner Pokémon (game)]]
+| ''None''
+|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
+| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
+| {{MSP|0810|Grookey}} {{MSP|0813|Scorbunny}} {{MSP|0816|Sobble}}
+| {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
+|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
+| {{gameabbrev8|LA}}
+| {{MSP|0722|Rowlet}} {{MSP|0155|Cyndaquil}} {{MSP|0501|Oshawott}}
+| {{gameabbrev3|E}}<sup>'''{{color2|{{fire color}}|Fire (type)|F}}'''</sup>, {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<sup>'''{{color2|{{fire color}}|Fire (type)|F}}'''</sup><sup>'''{{color2|{{water color}}|Water (type)|W}}'''</sup>, {{gameabbrev7|SM}}, {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}<sup>'''{{color2|{{grass color}}|Grass (type)|G}}'''</sup>, {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}} ({{gameabbrev8|IA}})<sup>'''{{color2|{{grass color}}|Grass (type)|G}}'''</sup>, {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}<sup>'''{{color2|{{fire color}}|Fire (type)|F}}</sup>''', {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
+|- style="background-color: #FFF;"
+| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
+| {{MSP|0906|Sprigatito}} {{MSP|0909|Fuecoco}} {{MSP|0912|Quaxly}}
+| ''None''
 |-
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{sinnoh color light}};{{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0387|Turtwig|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Turtwig|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
+!
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0390|Chimchar|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Chimchar|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{sinnoh color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0393|Piplup|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Piplup|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable2|Grass}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0388|Grotle}}
-|{{pcolor|Grotle|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0391|Monferno}}
-|{{pcolor|Monferno|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0394|Prinplup}}
-|{{pcolor|Prinplup|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable2|Grass}}
-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Fighting}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0389|Torterra}}
-|{{pcolor|Torterra|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0392|Infernape}}
-|{{pcolor|Infernape|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0395|Empoleon}}
-|{{pcolor|Empoleon|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
-|-
-|style="background:#{{grass color}};{{roundybl|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
-{{typetable|Ground}}
-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Fighting}}
-{{typetable|Water}}
-|style="background:#{{steel color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Steel|FFF}}
-|}
-The player's friend and rival {{ga|Barry}} will choose the starter Pokémon that has a type advantage against the player's choice, and the [[non-player character|NPC]] who is the other-[[gender]] choice ({{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}}) will have the Pokémon weak to the player's choice, and therefore strong against Barry's. After fighting off the two Starly at the lake and returning the briefcase to Rowan, the professor will allow the player and {{ga|Barry}} to keep the Pokémon they used. Rowan originally had four Sinnoh starter Pokémon, as evidenced by the opposite-gender NPC (Lucas or Dawn) having their starter prior to the player and Barry choosing from the remaining trio of starters.
-In {{game|Platinum}}, the player and the rival are stopped by Professor Rowan just as they are about to run through tall grass to get to Sandgem Town to ask the Professor for Pokémon. After some questions about the player and the rival's love for Pokémon, he decides to entrust them with one starter Pokémon each.
-In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, after the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] for the second time, Professor Birch can be found being chased by his wife on {{rt|101|Hoenn}} and the player will be allowed to choose one of the Sinnoh starter Pokémon.
-In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, the middle stages of the Sinnoh starter Pokémon can be caught in the wild via {{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}} on [[Ula'ula Island]].
-In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the Sinnoh starter Pokémon are not only offered at the beginning of the game, but can also be caught in the [[Grand Underground]] after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]].
-In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, the Sinnoh starter Pokémon and, more rarely, their middle stages, can be caught in certain locations, while the final stages spawn as [[alpha Pokémon]]. In the [[Eternal Battle Reverie]], choosing the "Future Beginnings" option will summon a challenge against all three fully evolved first partner Pokémon from Sinnoh.
-In [[The Teal Mask]], when the player encounters [[Jacq]] on Reveler's Road he will give the player a [[Pokémon Egg]] which contains a random Sinnoh Starter.
-In the [[Indigo Disk]], Turtwig can be caught in the [[Canyon Biome]], while both Chimchar and Piplup can be caught in the [[Polar Biome]].
-===[[Unova]]===
-In {{game|Black and White|s}}, [[Professor Juniper]] leaves a gift with the player's {{OBP|Mom|Black and White}} in [[Nuvema Town]] to give to them, containing the following three Pokémon:
-{|class="roundy" style="margin:auto;width:auto;text-align:center;background:#{{Unova color dark}};font-size:85%;border:5px solid #{{Unova color}}"
-|-
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}};{{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0495|Snivy|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Snivy|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}}" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0498|Tepig|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Tepig|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0501|Oshawott|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Oshawott|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable2|Grass}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{Unova color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0496|Servine}}
-|{{pcolor|Servine|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0499|Pignite}}
-|{{pcolor|Pignite|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0502|Dewott}}
-|{{pcolor|Dewott|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable2|Grass}}
-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Fighting}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{Unova color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0497|Serperior}}
-|{{pcolor|Serperior|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0500|Emboar}}
-|{{pcolor|Emboar|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0503|Samurott}}
-|{{pcolor|Samurott|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-|-
-|colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}};{{roundybl|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Fighting}}
-|colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
 |}
-The player's friend [[Cheren]] will choose the Pokémon that is strong against the player's choice, while the player's other friend [[Bianca]] will choose the one weak to the player's choice. The choice of starter Pokémon affects which of the [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Striaton City]] will be battled; players who chose Snivy will face [[Chili]], a {{type|Fire}} specialist, players who chose Tepig will face [[Cress]], a {{type|Water}} specialist, and players who chose Oshawott will face [[Cilan]], a {{type|Grass}} specialist. Also, the choice affects the [[Elemental monkeys|Pokémon]] given to the player in the [[Dreamyard]]. Choosing Snivy gives the player a {{p|Panpour}}, Tepig a {{p|Pansage}}, and Oshawott a {{p|Pansear}}.
+===Other games===
+{{main|List of the player's first Pokémon}}
-In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, Bianca takes three starter Pokémon to [[Aspertia City]] on Professor Juniper's behalf and offers one of them to the player. The player's friend, [[Hugh]], will have the Pokémon that is strong against the player's choice, having raised it from an {{pkmn|Egg}}. The player character not chosen will have the starter that is weak to the player's choice, but only seen in its second form.
+Other games may use one of the classic first partner Pokémon, with {{p|Pikachu}} being fairly common; but many games give the player other Pokémon as their first Pokémon.
-In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, after the [[Delta Episode]] is completed, Professor Birch can be found being chased by a {{p|Machoke}} on {{rt|101|Hoenn}} and the player will be allowed to choose one of the Unova starter Pokémon.
-In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, the Unova starter Pokémon's final forms can be caught in the wild via {{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}} on [[Poni Island]].
-In the [[Indigo Disk]], Snivy can be caught in the [[Savanna Biome]], Tepig can be caught in the [[Canyon Biome]], and Oshawott can be caught in the [[Polar Biome]].
-===[[Kalos]]===
-In {{g|X and Y}}, the player, [[Shauna]], and {{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}} receive their starter Pokémon in [[Aquacorde Town]] from [[Tierno]], who was asked by [[Professor Sycamore]] to deliver them.
-{|class="roundy" style="margin:auto;width:auto;text-align:center;background:#{{kalos color dark}};font-size:85%;border:5px solid #{{kalos color}}"
-|-
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{kalos color light}};{{roundytl|5px}};vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0650|Chespin|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Chespin|{{kalos color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{kalos color light}};vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0653|Fennekin|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Fennekin|{{kalos color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{kalos color light}};{{roundytr|5px}};vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0656|Froakie|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Froakie|{{kalos color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable2|Grass}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{kalos color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0651|Quilladin}}
-|{{pcolor|Quilladin|{{kalos color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0654|Braixen}}
-|{{pcolor|Braixen|{{kalos color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0657|Frogadier}}
-|{{pcolor|Frogadier|{{kalos color dark}}}}
-|-style="background:#{{kalos color light}}"
-{{typetable2|Grass}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{kalos color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0652|Chesnaught}}
-|{{pcolor|Chesnaught|{{kalos color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0655|Delphox}}
-|{{pcolor|Delphox|{{kalos color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0658|Greninja}}
-|{{pcolor|Greninja|{{kalos color dark}}}}
-|-
-|style="background:#{{grass color}};{{roundybl|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
-{{typetable|Fighting}}
-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Psychic}}
-{{typetable|Water}}
-|style="background:#{{dark color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Dark|FFF}}
-|}
-The player's friend [[Shauna]] will choose the Pokémon with a type disadvantage to the player's choice, while the player's other friend {{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}} will choose the one with a type advantage to the player's choice. Serena/Calem will have one of the [[Eeveelution]]s on their team depending on the player's choice. They will have {{p|Jolteon}} if the player chooses Chespin, {{p|Flareon}} for Fennekin, and {{p|Vaporeon}} for Froakie. The choice of starter Pokémon affects which Pokémon Shauna will [[In-game trade|trade]] with the player after the player enters in the [[Hall of Fame]]. Shauna will trade the unevolved form of her starter Pokémon, having received it as an {{pkmn|Egg}}. The choice of starter Pokémon also determines which of the [[legendary birds]] will {{pkmn2|Roaming|roam}} the [[Kalos]] region after defeating the [[Pokémon League]]—if the player chooses Chespin, {{p|Articuno}} will appear, {{p|Zapdos}} will appear to those who chose Fennekin, and {{p|Moltres}} will appear to those that went with Froakie. The middle stages of the starter Pokémon can be found in the [[Friend Safari]].
-In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, the Kalos starter Pokémon's final forms can be caught in the wild via {{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}} on [[Poni Island]].
-In the [[Indigo Disk]], Chespin can be caught in the [[Polar Biome]], Fennekin can be caught in the [[Savanna Biome]] and Froakie can be caught in the [[Coastal Biome]].
-===[[Alola]]===
-In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, the player receives their starter Pokémon in [[Iki Town]] from [[Hala]] and [[Professor Kukui]]. In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, the player receives one from the Professor on {{rt|1|Alola}}. The player's friend [[Hau]] will choose the Pokémon with a type disadvantage to the player's choice. Teacher Emily in the Trainer's School will use the starter that has a type advantage over the player's choice.
-{|class="roundy" style="margin:auto;width:auto;text-align:center;background:#{{alola color dark}};font-size:85%;border:5px solid #{{alola color}}"
-|-
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{alola color light}};{{roundytl|5px}};vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0722|Rowlet|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Rowlet|{{alola color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{alola color light}};vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0725|Litten|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Litten|{{alola color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{alola color light}};{{roundytr|5px}};vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0728|Popplio|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Popplio|{{alola color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable|Grass}}
-{{typetable|Flying}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{alola color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0723|Dartrix}}
-|{{pcolor|Dartrix|{{alola color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0726|Torracat}}
-|{{pcolor|Torracat|{{alola color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0729|Brionne}}
-|{{pcolor|Brionne|{{alola color dark}}}}
-|-style="background:#{{alola color light}}"
-{{typetable|Grass}}
-{{typetable|Flying}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{alola color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0724|Decidueye}}
-|{{pcolor|Decidueye|{{alola color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0727|Incineroar}}
-|{{pcolor|Incineroar|{{alola color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0730|Primarina}}
-|{{pcolor|Primarina|{{alola color dark}}}}
-|-
-|style="background:#{{grass color}};{{roundybl|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
-{{typetable|Ghost}}
-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Dark}}
-{{typetable|Water}}
-|style="background:#{{fairy color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Fairy|FFF}}
-|}
-During the player's first battle against [[Ilima]], his {{p|Smeargle}} will know a basic [[move]] with a type advantage against their starter Pokémon; {{m|Ember}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, or {{m|Leafage}}. During the player's Champion{{sup/7|SM}} and Title Defense battles, Professor Kukui will use the final evolution of the starter Pokémon with the type advantage to the player's choice. [[Gladion]]'s {{p|Silvally}} will also be holding the [[memory]] of the type the player's starter is weak to. Hau's {{p|Eevee}} will evolve into the [[Eeveelution]] whose type has the advantage to the player's choice. Gladion, in his Title Defense battle in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, will have a fully evolved Kanto starter Pokémon whose type is the same as the player's starter.
-In [[The Isle of Armor]], once the player has found 100 of the Hiker's {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Diglett}}, he will give the player the starter Pokémon that is the same type as the player's starter. This Pokémon has its [[Hidden Ability]].
-In the [[Indigo Disk]], Rowlet can be caught in the [[Savanna Biome]], Litten can be caught in the [[Canyon Biome]], and Popplio can be caught in the [[Coastal Biome]].
-===[[Galar]]===
-In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the player and [[Hop]] receive their starter Pokémon in [[Postwick]] from [[Leon]], the {{pkmn|Champion}} of Galar.
-{|class="roundy" style="margin:auto;width:auto;text-align:center;background: #{{galar color dark}};font-size:85%;border: 5px solid #{{galar color}}"
-|-
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{galar color light}};{{roundytl|5px}};vertical-align:bottom" colspan=2|{{ArtP|0810|Grookey|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Grookey|{{galar color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{galar color light}};vertical-align:bottom" colspan=2|{{ArtP|0813|Scorbunny|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Scorbunny|{{galar color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{galar color light}};{{roundytr|5px}};vertical-align:bottom" colspan=2|{{ArtP|0816|Sobble|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Sobble|{{galar color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable2|Grass}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{galar color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0811|Thwackey}}
-|{{pcolor|Thwackey|{{galar color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0814|Raboot}}
-|{{pcolor|Raboot|{{galar color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0817|Drizzile}}
-|{{pcolor|Drizzile|{{galar color dark}}}}
-|-style="background:#{{galar color light}}"
-{{typetable2|Grass}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{galar color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0812|Rillaboom}}
-|{{pcolor|Rillaboom|{{galar color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0815|Cinderace}}
-|{{pcolor|Cinderace|{{galar color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0818|Inteleon}}
-|{{pcolor|Inteleon|{{galar color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable2|Grass}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{galar color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0812|Rillaboom|form=-Gigantamax}}
-|<small>{{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Gigantamax}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Rillaboom|{{galar color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0815|Cinderace|form=-Gigantamax}}
-|<small>{{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Gigantamax}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Cinderace|{{galar color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0818|Inteleon|form=-Gigantamax}}
-|<small>{{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Gigantamax}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Inteleon|{{galar color dark}}}}
-|-
-|colspan=2 style="background:#{{Grass color}};{{roundybl|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-|colspan=2 style="background:#{{Water color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
-|}
-The player's friend [[Hop]] will choose the Pokémon with a type disadvantage to the player's choice. Leon takes the remaining Pokémon into his care, eventually using its final form in the Championship Match against the player.
-In the [[Isle of Armor]], the player has the option of giving their fully-evolved starter Pokémon {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}, giving them the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} and allowing them to enter their Gigantamax form in battle. Hop will use his starter Pokémon's Gigantamax form in the [[Galarian Star Tournament]].
-In the [[Indigo Disk]], Grookey can be caught in the [[Coastal Biome]], Scorbunny can be caught in the [[Polar Biome]], and Sobble can be caught in the [[Savanna Biome]].
-===[[Hisui]]===
-In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, which takes place in [[Hisui]], the land the [[Sinnoh]] region was once known as, the player is given a starter Pokémon from three different regions by [[Professor Laventon]], being either {{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Oshawott}}. These are also the first starter Pokémon whose final evolutions have [[regional form]]s.
-{|style="margin:auto;width:auto;text-align:center;background:#{{legends arceus color dark}};font-size:85%;{{roundy}};border:5px solid #{{legends arceus color}}"
-|-
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{legends arceus color light}};{{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0722|Rowlet|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Rowlet|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}<br>
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0155|Cyndaquil|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Cyndaquil|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}<br>
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{legends arceus color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0501|Oshawott|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Oshawott|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable|Grass}}
-{{typetable|Flying}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0723|Dartrix}}
-|{{pcolor|Dartrix|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0156|Quilava}}
-|{{pcolor|Quilava|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0502|Dewott}}
-|{{pcolor|Dewott|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable|Grass}}
-{{typetable|Flying}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0724|Decidueye|form=-Hisui}}
-|<small>{{color2|{{legends arceus color dark}}|Regional form#Hisui|Hisuian}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Decidueye|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0157|Typhlosion|form=-Hisui}}
-|<small>{{color2|{{legends arceus color dark}}|Regional form#Hisui|Hisuian}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Typhlosion|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0503|Samurott|form=-Hisui}}
-|<small>{{color2|{{legends arceus color dark}}|Regional form#Hisui|Hisuian}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Samurott|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
-|-
-|style="background:#{{Grass color}};{{roundybl|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
-{{typetable|Fighting}}
-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Ghost}}
-{{typetable|Water}}
-|style="background:#{{Dark color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Dark|FFF}}
-|}
-After completing the main story, Professor Laventon gives the player the two starter Pokémon they did not pick, and all three stages of the starter Pokémon can be caught in [[Space-time distortion]]s. Starting in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus#Version history|the Daybreak update]], {{ga|Rei}}/{{ga|Akari}} will begin using the Sinnoh starter Pokémon with a type disadvantage to the player's starter Pokémon. Additionally, all three Sinnoh starter Pokémon (along with their evolutionary relatives) can be found in the wild as rare spawns in certain areas.
-In the [[Eternal Battle Reverie]], choosing the "Hisuian Beginnings" option will summon a challenge against all three fully evolved first partner Pokémon from Hisui.
-===[[Paldea]]===
-In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, the player receives their starter Pokémon in [[Cabo Poco]] from [[Clavell]], the director of [[Naranja Academy|Naranja]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}. [[Nemona]], a {{pkmn|Champion}}-ranked Trainer, chooses the starter weak to the player's choice to raise for herself. Clavell uses the starter Pokémon with the type advantage to the player's choice.
-{|style="margin:auto;width:auto;text-align:center;background:#{{paldea color dark}};font-size:85%;{{roundy}};border:5px solid #{{paldea color}}"
-|-
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{paldea color light}};{{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0906|Sprigatito|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Sprigatito|{{paldea color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{paldea color light}}" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0909|Fuecoco|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Fuecoco|{{paldea color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{paldea color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2"|{{ArtP|0912|Quaxly|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Quaxly|{{paldea color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable2|Grass}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{paldea color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0907|Floragato}}
-|{{pcolor|Floragato|{{paldea color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0910|Crocalor}}
-|{{pcolor|Crocalor|{{paldea color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0913|Quaxwell}}
-|{{pcolor|Quaxwell|{{paldea color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable2|Grass}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{paldea color light}}"
-|{{ArtP|0908|Meowscarada}}
-|{{pcolor|Meowscarada|{{paldea color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0911|Skeledirge}}
-|{{pcolor|Skeledirge|{{paldea color dark}}}}
-|{{ArtP|0914|Quaquaval}}
-|{{pcolor|Quaquaval|{{paldea color dark}}}}
-|-
-|style="background:#{{grass color}};{{roundybl|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
-{{typetable|Dark}}
-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Ghost}}
-{{typetable|Water}}
-|style="background:#{{fighting color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Fighting|FFF}}
-|}
-===Other notable in-game starter Pokémon===
-* The rival of {{game|Yellow}}, {{ga|Blue}}, starts with an {{p|Eevee}} originally intended for the player. The Eevee will evolve into a {{p|Vaporeon}} if the player loses against the rival at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|the lab]], {{p|Jolteon}} if the player wins against the rival at both the lab and {{rt|22|Kanto}}, and {{p|Flareon}} if the player wins against the rival at the lab, and loses or skips the other battle.
-* [[Wally]], with the help of the player and their father, [[Norman]], catches a {{p|Ralts}}. In the original {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, it evolves into {{p|Gardevoir}}, but in their [[remakes]], {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, it evolves into a {{p|Gallade}} capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].
-* The player character not chosen in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, {{ga|Ethan}} or {{ga|Lyra}}, will have a {{p|Marill}}.
-* In {{g|Black 2 and White 2}}, [[Alder]] mentions a {{p|Larvesta}} was his "first partner," this Larvesta eventually evolved into a {{p|Volcarona}}. The term "first partner" in this context predates the more commonly used official term that began usage in [[Generation VII]].
-* In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, [[Nanu]] implies that each of the [[island kahuna]] give out their own starter Pokémon to beginner Trainers, with [[Hala]] giving away Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio. Nanu on the other hand, gives out {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Meowth}} to new Trainers instead, all three Meowth having personalities and attributes that relate to the traditional Grass-, Fire-, and Water-type starter Pokémon.
-* In {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}, the [[Pokédex]] identifies the [[Ultra Beast]] {{p|Poipole}} as a common choice for a starter Pokémon in [[Ultra Megalopolis]].
-* In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, [[Lillie]]'s first and only known Pokémon until after [[Episode RR]] is a {{p|Clefairy}}.
-* Trace receives an {{p|Eevee}}{{sup/7|P}} or {{p|Pikachu}}{{sup/7|E}} depending on the player's version in {{LGPE}}.
-* [[Hop]] has a {{p|Wooloo}} that he has owned since before the start of {{g|Sword and Shield}}, and uses it in his first battle against the player. Over the course of the story, it evolves into {{p|Dubwool}}.
-* [[Bede]]'s starter Pokémon, as revealed in conversations in [[The Isle of Armor]], is his {{p|Hatterene}}, which he received as a {{p|Hatenna}} when he met Chairman [[Rose]].
-* [[Marnie]]'s starter Pokémon is her {{p|Morpeko}}, which she received as a {{pkmn2|gift}} when she was five years old from her brother, [[Piers]].
-===Base stat comparison===
-{{Quartetstats|kanto|0001|Bulbasaur|grass|45|49|49|65|65|45|0004|Charmander|fire|39|52|43|60|50|65|0007|Squirtle|water|44|48|65|50|64|43|0025|Pikachu|electric|35|55|40|50|50|90}}
-{{duostats|kanto|0025|Pikachu|Electric|form1=-Starter|45|80|50|75|60|120|0133|Eevee|form2=-Starter|Normal|65|75|70|65|85|75}}
-{{triostats|johto|0152|Chikorita|grass|45|49|65|49|65|45|0155|Cyndaquil|fire|39|52|43|60|50|65|0158|Totodile|water|50|65|64|44|48|43}}
-{{triostats|hoenn|0252|Treecko|grass|40|45|35|65|55|70|0255|Torchic|fire|45|60|40|70|50|45|0258|Mudkip|water|50|70|50|50|50|40}}
-{{triostats|sinnoh|0387|Turtwig|grass|55|68|64|45|55|31|0390|Chimchar|fire|44|58|44|58|44|61|0393|Piplup|water|53|51|53|61|56|40}}
-{{triostats|unova|0495|Snivy|grass|45|45|55|45|55|63|0498|Tepig|fire|65|63|45|45|45|45|0501|Oshawott|water|55|55|45|63|45|45}}
-{{triostats|kalos|0650|Chespin|grass|56|61|65|48|45|38|0653|Fennekin|fire|40|45|40|62|60|60|0656|Froakie|water|41|56|40|62|44|71}}
-{{triostats|alola|0722|Rowlet|grass|68|55|55|50|50|42|0725|Litten|fire|45|65|40|60|40|70|0728|Popplio|water|50|54|54|66|56|40}}
-{{triostats|galar|0810|Grookey|grass|50|65|50|40|40|65|0813|Scorbunny|fire|50|71|40|40|40|69|0816|Sobble|water|50|40|40|70|40|70}}
-{{triostats|legends arceus|0722|Rowlet|grass|68|55|55|50|50|42|0155|Cyndaquil|fire|39|52|43|60|50|65|0501|Oshawott|water|55|55|45|63|45|45}}
-{{triostats|paldea|0906|Sprigatito|grass|40|61|54|45|45|65|0909|Fuecoco|fire|67|45|59|63|40|36|0912|Quaxly|water|55|65|45|50|45|50}}
-====Base stat comparison when partially evolved====
-{{triostats|kanto|0002|Ivysaur|grass|60|62|63|80|80|60|0005|Charmeleon|fire|58|64|58|80|65|80|0008|Wartortle|water|59|63|80|65|80|58}}
-{{triostats|johto|0153|Bayleef|grass|60|62|80|63|80|60|0156|Quilava|fire|58|64|58|80|65|80|0159|Croconaw|water|65|80|80|59|63|58}}
-{{triostats|hoenn|0253|Grovyle|grass|50|65|45|85|65|95|0256|Combusken|fire|60|85|60|85|60|55|0259|Marshtomp|water|70|85|70|60|70|50}}
-{{triostats|sinnoh|0388|Grotle|grass|70|89|85|55|65|36|0391|Monferno|fire|64|78|52|78|52|81|0394|Prinplup|water|64|66|68|81|76|50}}
-{{triostats|unova|0496|Servine|grass|60|60|75|60|75|83|0499|Pignite|fire|90|93|55|70|55|55|0502|Dewott|water|75|75|60|83|60|60}}
-{{triostats|kalos|0651|Quilladin|grass|61|78|95|56|58|57|0654|Braixen|fire|59|59|58|90|70|73|0657|Frogadier|water|54|63|52|83|56|97}}
-{{triostats|alola|0723|Dartrix|grass|78|75|75|70|70|52|0726|Torracat|fire|65|85|50|80|50|90|0729|Brionne|water|60|69|69|91|81|50}}
-{{triostats|galar|0811|Thwackey|grass|70|85|70|55|60|80|0814|Raboot|fire|65|86|60|55|60|94|0817|Drizzile|water|65|60|55|95|55|90}}
-{{triostats|legends arceus|0723|Dartrix|grass|78|75|75|70|70|52|0156|Quilava|fire|58|64|58|80|65|80|0502|Dewott|water|75|75|60|83|60|60}}
-{{triostats|paldea|0907|Floragato|grass|61|80|63|60|63|83|0910|Crocalor|fire|81|55|78|80|58|49|0913|Quaxwell|water|70|85|65|65|60|65}}
-====Base stat comparison when fully evolved====
-{{quartetstats|kanto|0003|Venusaur|grass|80|82|83|100|100|80|0006|Charizard|fire|78|84|78|109|85|100|0009|Blastoise|water|79|83|100|85|105|78|0025|Pikachu|electric|35|55|30|50|50|90}}
-{{duostats|kanto|0025|Pikachu|Electric|form1=-Starter|45|80|50|75|60|120|0133|Eevee|form2=-Starter|Normal|65|75|70|65|85|75}}
-{{triostats|johto|0154|Meganium|grass|80|82|100|83|100|80|0157|Typhlosion|fire|78|84|78|109|85|100|0160|Feraligatr|water|85|105|100|79|83|78}}
-{{triostats|hoenn|0254|Sceptile|grass|70|85|65|105|85|120|0257|Blaziken|fire|80|120|70|110|70|80|0260|Swampert|water|100|110|90|85|90|60}}
-{{triostats|sinnoh|0389|Torterra|grass|95|109|105|75|85|56|0392|Infernape|fire|76|104|71|104|71|108|0395|Empoleon|water|84|86|88|111|101|60}}
-{{triostats|unova|0497|Serperior|grass|75|75|95|75|95|113|0500|Emboar|fire|110|123|65|100|65|65|0503|Samurott|water|95|100|85|108|70|70}}
-{{triostats|kalos|0652|Chesnaught|grass|88|107|122|74|75|64|0655|Delphox|fire|75|69|72|114|100|104|0658|Greninja|water|72|95|67|103|71|122}}
-{{triostats|alola|0724|Decidueye|grass|78|107|75|100|100|70|0727|Incineroar|fire|95|115|90|80|90|60|0730|Primarina|water|80|74|74|126|116|60}}
-{{triostats|galar|0812|Rillaboom|grass|100|125|90|60|70|85|0815|Cinderace|fire|80|116|75|65|75|119|0818|Inteleon|water|70|85|65|125|65|120}}
-{{triostats|legends arceus|0724|Decidueye|form1=-Hisui|grass|88|112|80|95|95|60|0157|Typhlosion|form2=-Hisui|fire|73|84|78|119|85|95|0503|Samurott|form3=-Hisui|water|90|108|80|100|65|85}}
-{{triostats|paldea|0908|Meowscarada|grass|76|110|70|81|70|123|0911|Skeledirge|fire|104|75|100|110|75|66|0914|Quaquaval|water|85|120|80|85|75|85}}
-====Base stat comparison when [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]]====
-{{quartetstats|kanto|0003|Venusaur|form1=-Mega|grass|80|100|123|122|120|80|0006|Charizard|form2=-Mega X|fire|78|130|111|130|85|100|0006|Charizard|form3=-Mega Y|fire|78|104|78|159|115|100|0009|Blastoise|form4=-Mega|water|79|103|120|135|115|78}}
-{{triostats|hoenn|0254|Sceptile|form1=-Mega|grass|70|110|75|145|85|145|0257|Blaziken|form2=-Mega|fire|80|160|80|130|80|100|0260|Swampert|form3=-Mega|water|100|150|110|95|110|70}}
-==In the side series==
-===[[Orre]]===
-In {{g|Colosseum}}:
-{|style="margin:auto;width:auto;text-align:center;background:#{{colo color dark}};font-size:85%;{{roundy}};border:5px solid #{{colo color}}"
-|-
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{colo color light}};{{roundytl|5px}}"|[[File:196Espeon Colo.png|x100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Espeon|{{colo color dark}}}}♂
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{colo color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}"|[[File:197Umbreon Colo.png|x100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Umbreon|{{colo color dark}}}}♂
-|-
-|style="background:#{{psychic color}};{{roundybl|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Psychic|FFF}}
-|style="background:#{{dark color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Dark|FFF}}
-|}
-A first for the Pokémon games, these starter Pokémon come as a pair as to represent the [[Double Battle]] system, and are also different in that they are in the player's possession right at the start of play. Umbreon is at level 26, knowing the [[TM]] moves {{m|Taunt}} and {{m|Snatch}}, as well as {{m|Bite}} which is otherwise only available through {{pkmn|breeding}} at such a level. Espeon is at level 25, knowing the TM moves {{m|Return}} (while also starting with maximum [[friendship]]) and {{m|Reflect}}. Both are always male.
-In {{Pokémon XD}}:
-{|style="margin:auto;width:auto;text-align:center;background:#{{xd color dark}};font-size:85%;{{roundy}};border:5px solid #{{xd color}}"
-|-
-!colspan="10" align="center" style="width:80px;background:#{{xd color light}};{{roundytop|5px}}"|[[File:133Eevee XD.png|x100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Eevee|{{xd color dark}}}}
-|-
-|colspan="10" style="background:#{{normal color}}"|{{tcolor|Normal|FFF}}
-|-style="background:#{{xd color light}}"
-|{{MSP/XD|134|Vaporeon}}
-|{{pcolor|Vaporeon|{{xd color dark}}}}
-|{{MSP/XD|135|Jolteon}}
-|{{pcolor|Jolteon|{{xd color dark}}}}
-|{{MSP/XD|136|Flareon}}
-|{{pcolor|Flareon|{{xd color dark}}}}
-|{{MSP/XD|196|Espeon}}
-|{{pcolor|Espeon|{{xd color dark}}}}
-|{{MSP/XD|197|Umbreon}}
-|{{pcolor|Umbreon|{{xd color dark}}}}
-|-
-|colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}};{{roundybl|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
-{{typetable2|Electric}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Psychic}}
-|colspan="2" style="background:#{{dark color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Dark|FFF}}
-|}
-This starter Pokémon is in the player's possession right at the beginning of the game. It is at level 10 and knows {{m|Bite}}, which Eevee does not normally know at this level without {{pkmn|breeding}}. At an early point in the game, the player is offered one of five evolutionary items—[[Water Stone]], [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]], [[Fire Stone]], [[Sun Shard]], and [[Moon Shard]]—to allow the Eevee to evolve into any of its [[Eeveelution|evolutions]] that existed in [[Generation III]].
-In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, if the player completes the [[Mt. Battle]] challenge and defeats all 100 Trainers without quitting or switching Pokémon, [[Battlus]] will give one of the Johto starter Pokémon as a reward.
-===[[Pokétopia]]===
-In {{g|Battle Revolution}}, the player's starter Pokémon are determined by the [[gender]] specified on their [[Rental Pass]] or [[Custom Pass]]. They are all at level 50.
-Male players start out with the following Pokémon:
-{|style="margin:auto;width:auto;text-align:center;background:#{{pbr color dark}};font-size:85%;{{roundy}};border:5px solid #{{pbr color}}"
-|-
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{pbr color light}};{{roundytl|5px}}"|{{ArtP|0388|Grotle|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Grotle|{{pbr color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{pbr color light}}" colspan=2|{{ArtP|0391|Monferno|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Monferno|{{pbr color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{pbr color light}}"|{{ArtP|0394|Prinplup|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Prinplup|{{pbr color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{pbr color light}}"|{{ArtP|0404|Luxio|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Luxio|{{pbr color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{pbr color light}}" colspan=2|{{ArtP|0444|Gabite|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Gabite|{{pbr color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{pbr color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2|{{ArtP|0397|Staravia|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Staravia|{{pbr color dark}}}}
-|-
-|style="background:#{{grass color}};{{roundybl|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Fighting}}
-{{typetable|Water}}
-{{typetable|Electric}}
-{{typetable|Dragon}}
-{{typetable|Ground}}
-{{typetable|Normal}}
-|style="background:#{{flying color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Flying|FFF}}
-|}
-Female players start out with the following Pokémon:
-{|style="margin:auto;width:auto;text-align:center;background:#{{pbr color dark}};font-size:85%;{{roundy}};border:5px solid #{{pbr color}}"
-|-
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{pbr color light}};{{roundytl|5px}}" colspan=2|{{ArtP|0002|Ivysaur|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Ivysaur|{{pbr color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{pbr color light}}"|{{ArtP|0005|Charmeleon|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Charmeleon|{{pbr color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{pbr color light}}"|{{ArtP|0008|Wartortle|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Wartortle|{{pbr color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{pbr color light}}"|{{ArtP|0148|Dragonair|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Dragonair|{{pbr color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{pbr color light}}" colspan=2|{{ArtP|0111|Rhyhorn|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Rhyhorn|{{pbr color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{pbr color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2|{{ArtP|0018|Pidgeot|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Pidgeot|{{pbr color dark}}}}
-|-
-|style="background:#{{grass color}};{{roundybl|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
-{{typetable|Poison}}
-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Water}}
-{{typetable|Dragon}}
-{{typetable|Ground}}
-{{typetable|Rock}}
-{{typetable|Normal}}
-|style="background:#{{flying color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Flying|FFF}}
-|-
-|}
-==In spin-off games==
-===[[Pasio]]===
-In {{g|Masters EX}}, the player themselves starts with a {{p|Pikachu}}. Upon starting the game, {{mas|Brock}} and {{mas|Misty}} join the player's roster with their sync partners, {{TP|Brock|Onix}} and {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}, to form a team of three.
-{|style="margin:auto;width:auto;text-align:center;background:#{{orange color dark}};font-size:85%;{{roundy}};border:5px solid #{{orange color}}"
-|-
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{orange color light}};{{roundytl|5px}}"|[[File:Masters025.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Pikachu|{{orange color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{orange color light}}"|[[File:Masters095.png|100px]]<br>{{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Brock's Onix|Onix}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{orange color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}"|[[File:Masters121.png|100px]]<br>{{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Misty's Starmie|Starmie}}
-|-
-|style="background:#{{electric color}};{{roundybl|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
-{{typetable|Rock}}
-|style="background:#{{water color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
-|}
-===Pokémon GO===
-In {{g|GO}}, when the player starts the game, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}} will appear nearby. If the player battles and captures one of them, the others will disappear.
-If the player walks away from them, they will reappear near their new location. If they do this four times, {{p|Pikachu}} will appear in addition to the Kanto starter Pokémon.
-{|style="margin:auto;width:auto;background:#{{night color dark}};text-align:center;font-size:85%;{{roundy}};border:5px solid #{{night color}}"
-|-
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{night color light}};{{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2"|{{MSP/GO|0001|Bulbasaur|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Bulbasaur|{{night color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{night color light}}" colspan="2"|{{MSP/GO|0004|Charmander|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Charmander|{{night color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{night color light}}" colspan="2"|{{MSP/GO|0007|Squirtle|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Squirtle|{{night color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{night color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2"|{{MSP/GO|0025|Pikachu|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Pikachu|{{night color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable|Grass}}
-{{typetable|Poison}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-{{typetable2|Electric}}
-|-style="background:#{{night color light}}"
-|{{MSP/GO|0002|Ivysaur}}
-|{{pcolor|Ivysaur|{{night color dark}}}}
-|{{MSP/GO|0005|Charmeleon}}
-|{{pcolor|Charmeleon|{{night color dark}}}}
-|{{MSP/GO|0008|Wartortle}}
-|{{pcolor|Wartortle|{{night color dark}}}}
-|{{MSP/GO|0026|Raichu}}
-|{{pcolor|Raichu|{{night color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable|Grass}}
-{{typetable|Poison}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|colspan="2" style="background:#{{electric color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Electric|FFF}}
-|-style="background:#{{night color light}}"
-|{{MSP/GO|0003|Venusaur}}
-|{{pcolor|Venusaur|{{night color dark}}}}
-|{{MSP/GO|0006|Charizard}}
-|{{pcolor|Charizard|{{night color dark}}}}
-|{{MSP/GO|0009|Blastoise}}
-|{{pcolor|Blastoise|{{night color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable|Grass}}
-{{typetable|Poison}}
-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Flying}}
-{{typetable2|Water}}
-|-style="background:#{{night color light}}"
-|rowspan=3|{{MSP/GO|0003M|Venusaur}}
-|rowspan=3|<small>{{color2|{{night color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Venusaur|{{night color dark}}}}
-|{{MSP/GO|0006MX|Charizard}}
-|<small>{{color2|{{night color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Charizard|{{night color dark}}|Charizard X}}
-|rowspan=3|{{MSP/GO|0009M|Blastoise}}
-|rowspan=3|<small>{{color2|{{night color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Blastoise|{{night color dark}}}}
-|-
-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Dragon}}
-|-style="background:#{{night color light}}"
-|{{MSP/GO|0006MY|Charizard}}
-|<small>{{color2|{{night color dark}}|Mega Evolution|Mega}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Charizard|{{night color dark}}|Charizard Y}}
-|-
-|style="background:#{{grass color}};{{roundybl|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
-{{typetable|Poison}}
-{{typetable|Fire}}
-{{typetable|Flying}}
-|colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
-|}
-===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
-{{main|Player character#Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series|Player character → Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series}}
-===Pokémon Ranger series===
-{{main|Partner Pokémon (Ranger)}}
-===Pokémon Rumble series===
-{{main|Player character#Pokémon Rumble series|Player character → Pokémon Rumble series}}
-===PokéPark series===
-{{main|Player character#PokéPark series|Player character → PokéPark series}}
-===[[Pokémon Conquest]]===
-{|align="center" style="background:#cdbc6c;text-align:center;font-size:85%;{{roundy}};border:5px solid #807544"
-|-
-!colspan="14" align="center" style="width:80px;background:#f9e586;{{roundytop|5px}}"|[[File:PCP133.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Eevee|807544}}
-|-
-|colspan="14" style="background:#{{normal color}}"|{{tcolor|Normal|FFF}}
-|-style="background:#f9e586"
-|[[File:134CFS.png|link=Vaporeon (Pokémon)]]
-|{{pcolor|Vaporeon|807544}}
-|[[File:135CFS.png|link=Jolteon (Pokémon)]]
-|{{pcolor|Jolteon|807544}}
-|[[File:136CFS.png|link=Flareon (Pokémon)]]
-|{{pcolor|Flareon|807544}}
-|[[File:196CFS.png|link=Espeon (Pokémon)]]
-|{{pcolor|Espeon|807544}}
-|[[File:197CFS.png|link=Umbreon (Pokémon)]]
-|{{pcolor|Umbreon|807544}}
-|[[File:470CFS.png|link=Leafeon (Pokémon)]]
-|{{pcolor|Leafeon|807544}}
-|[[File:471CFS.png|link=Leafeon (Pokémon)]]
-|{{pcolor|Glaceon|807544}}
-|-
-|colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}};{{roundybl|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
-{{typetable2|Electric}}
-{{typetable2|Fire}}
-{{typetable2|Psychic}}
-{{typetable2|Dark}}
-{{typetable2|Grass}}
-|colspan="2" style="background:#{{ice color}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{tcolor|Ice|FFF}}
-|}
-===[[Pokédex 3D]]===
-In [[Pokédex 3D]], all players begin with these Pokémon.
-{|align="center" style="background:#{{Unova color dark}};text-align:center;font-size:85%;{{roundy}};border:5px solid #{{Unova color}}"
-|-
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}};{{roundytl|5px}}"|{{ArtP|0495|Snivy|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Snivy|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}}"|{{ArtP|0496|Servine|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Servine|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}}"|{{ArtP|0497|Serperior|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Serperior|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}}"|{{ArtP|0498|Tepig|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Tepig|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}}"|{{ArtP|0499|Pignite|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Pignite|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}}"|{{ArtP|0500|Emboar|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Emboar|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}}"|{{ArtP|0501|Oshawott|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Oshawott|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}"|{{ArtP|0502|Dewott|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Dewott|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-|-
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}};{{roundybl|5px}}"|{{ArtP|0503|Samurott|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Samurott|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}}"|{{ArtP|0531|Audino|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Audino|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}}"|{{ArtP|0559|Scraggy|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Scraggy|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}}"|{{ArtP|0572|Minccino|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Minccino|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}}"|{{ArtP|0587|Emolga|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Emolga|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}}"|{{ArtP|0590|Foongus|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Foongus|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}}"|{{ArtP|0610|Axew|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Axew|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{Unova color light}};{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{ArtP|0635|Hydreigon|size=100px}}<br>{{pcolor|Hydreigon|{{Unova color dark}}}}
-|-
-|}
-===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
-In [[Pokémon UNITE]], when first starting the game, originally all players were given the option between one of 5 Pokémon Unite Licenses to choose from, one for each role in the game:
-{|style="margin:auto;width:auto;text-align:center;background:#{{Violet color dark}};font-size:85%;{{roundy}};border:5px solid #{{Violet color}}"
-|-
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{orange color light}};{{roundytl|5px}}"|[[File:UNITE Eldegoss License Card.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Eldegoss|{{orange color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{orange color light}}"|[[File:UNITE Snorlax License Card.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Snorlax|{{orange color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{orange color light}}"|[[File:UNITE Pikachu License Card.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Pikachu|{{orange color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{orange color light}}"|[[File:UNITE Charizard License Card.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Charizard|{{orange color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{orange color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}"|[[File:UNITE Talonflame License Card.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Talonflame|{{orange color dark}}}}
-|}
-However, since the version 1.12.1.2 update, this was changed so that instead, the player is always given {{p|Pikachu}}'s Unite License and is then given the option between one of 3 Pokémon Unite Licenses to choose from:
-{|style="margin:auto;width:auto;text-align:center;background:#{{Violet color dark}};font-size:85%;{{roundy}};border:5px solid #{{Violet color}}"
-|-
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{orange color light}};{{roundytl|5px}}"|[[File:UNITE Decidueye License Card.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Decidueye|{{orange color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{orange color light}}"|[[File:UNITE Charizard License Card.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Charizard|{{orange color dark}}}}
-!style="width:80px;background:#{{orange color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}"|[[File:UNITE Talonflame License Card.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Talonflame|{{orange color dark}}}}
-|}
 ==In the anime==
 ===Main series===
-[[File:Ash and Kanto starters.png|thumb|250px|left|The Kanto starter Pokémon, excluding Eevee, with Ash in the anime]]
+[[File:Ash and Kanto first partners.png|thumb|250px|{{Ash}} with his Kanto first partner Pokémon and Pikachu]]
-Upon their tenth birthday, youths can register for a [[Pokédex]] and pick up a starter Pokémon from the local [[Pokémon Professor]] or [[Pokémon Center]] free of charge. Starter Pokémon are usually raised specifically to be easy to train.
+In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', upon their tenth birthday, youths can register for a [[Pokédex]] and pick up a first partner Pokémon from the local [[Pokémon Professor]] or [[Pokémon Center]] free of charge. First partner Pokémon are usually raised specifically to be easy to train.
-Like in the games, the specific starter Pokémon available vary from region to region but are the same in each region as the games. That is, Kanto Trainers can only choose Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle; Johto Trainers can only choose Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile; and so on.
-[[File:Liko Roy Dot Paldean Starters.png|thumb|250px|The Paldea starter Pokémon with Roy, Liko, and Dot in the anime]]
-In ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'', it was shown where starter Pokémon come from. Each region has special, secret breeding grounds run by a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} for starter Pokémon. The [[Pokémon League]] sends these Breeders the Pokémon Eggs for them to hatch at the breeding grounds. The breeders hatch the eggs and then care for, and raise the young Pokémon until they are ready to be proper starter Pokémon for new Trainers. As these young ones are virtually defenseless, the locations of breeding grounds (or even the knowledge of their existence) is a secret unknown to most in the [[Pokémon world]]. This is likely to guard against unscrupulous individuals or groups (such as [[Team Rocket]]) from poaching the young Pokémon.
-However, not all starter Pokémon are raised at these special breeding grounds, with [[Professor Birch]] said to catch and raise his own starter Pokémon for Trainers. <!--from AG025 as well-->
-Other rookie Trainers may receive their first Pokémon from a friend or relative instead. Others, on the other hand, may befriend a Pokémon in the wild. This means that Trainers can, in fact, start with any Pokémon. Also, as revealed in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', students at a school, such as [[Indigo Academy]], can receive a starter Pokémon from all the different regions.
-Pokémon Professors that give out starter Pokémon are not limited to giving out starters to only new Trainers as there have been instances where the starter Pokémon take a liking to a Trainer who already is well into their journey. Examples of this are [[Ash's Oshawott]] and his [[Ash's Greninja|Froakie]] and [[May's Squirtle]] who were received from their region's Pokémon Professor.
-<gallery perrow=5>
-File:Cerise Kanto Starters.png|The Kanto starter Pokémon in the anime
-File:Johto starters anime.png|The Johto starter Pokémon in the anime
-File:Hoenn starters anime.png|The Hoenn starter Pokémon in the anime
-File:Sinnoh starters anime.png|The Sinnoh starter Pokémon in the anime
-File:Unova starters anime.png|The Unova region starter Pokémon in the anime
-File:Kalos starters anime.png|The Kalos region starter Pokémon in the anime
-File:Alola starters anime.png|The Alola region starter Pokémon in the anime
-File:Galar starters anime.png|The Galar region starter Pokémon in the anime
-File:Hisuian Starters anime.png|The Hisui region starter Pokémon in the anime
-File:Paldea Starters anime.png|The Paldea region starter Pokémon in the anime
-</gallery>
-====List of starter Pokémon in the main series====
-{{spoilers}}
-=====Main characters=====
-[[File:Ash choosing Pikachu.png|thumb|220px|Ash choosing Pikachu as his starter]]
-* {{Ash}} started with a {{AP|Pikachu}}, which he received from {{an|Professor Oak}}. Also, his Pikachu can use an exclusive [[Z-Move]] when he is wearing [[Ash's hat]]. In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', he was revealed to be able to [[Gigantamax]] into a Gigantamax Pikachu.
-[[File:Liko choosing Sprigatito.png|thumb|200px|Liko choosing Sprigatito as her starter]]
-* {{an|Misty}} started with {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}}, {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}, and {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. However, it's unknown how she got them, or which one she acquired first.
-[[File:Roy choosing Fuecoco.png|thumb|250px|Roy choosing Fuecoco as his starter]]
-* {{an|Brock}} started with an {{p|Onix}}, which he received from {{ka|Flint|his father}} and for some time stayed with his brother, [[Forrest]], with whom it evolved into a {{TP|Brock|Steelix}}. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', it was revealed to be capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into a Mega Steelix.
-* [[Jessie]] started with an {{p|Ekans}}, which she received for {{wp|chūgen}} (a [[birthday]] present in the dub), and who later evolved into an {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', she formally released it back into the wild.
-* [[James]] started with his pet {{p|Growlithe}}, [[Growlie]]; however, he left it at home when he ran away.
-* {{Tracey}} started with {{p|Venonat}}, which later evolved into a {{TP|Tracey|Venomoth}}, and {{TP|Tracey|Marill}}. However, it's unknown how he got them, or which one he acquired first.
-* {{an|May}} started with a {{p|Torchic}}, which she received from [[Professor Birch]] and who later evolved into a {{TP|May|Blaziken}}.
-* [[Max]] intends to begin his journey with the {{p|Ralts}} he met in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]''.
-* {{an|Dawn}} started with a {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, which she received from [[Professor Rowan]].
-* {{an|Iris}} started with a {{p|Drilbur}}, which she saved from falling off a cliff when she was a little girl, who later evolved into an {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}}.
-* {{an|Cilan}} started with a {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, which he has had since childhood.
-* {{an|Serena}} started with a {{p|Fennekin}}, which she received from {{an|Professor Sycamore}} and who later evolved into a {{TP|Serena|Delphox}}.
-* {{an|Clemont}} started with {{TP|Clemont|Magnemite}}, {{TP|Clemont|Magneton}}, and {{p|Helioptile}} (the last of which later evolved into a {{TP|Clemont|Heliolisk}}), which were all left at the [[Lumiose Gym]] with [[Clembot]] prior to ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. However, it's unknown how he got them, or which one he acquired first.
-* {{an|Bonnie}} plans to begin her journey with the {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} she has been taking care of that Clemont caught for her.
-* {{an|Lana}} started with a {{p|Lapras}}, which she uses as her personal [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]].
-* {{an|Kiawe}} started with a {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}, which he received from [[Kiawe's grandfather|his grandfather]] and its his personal Ride Pokémon.
-* {{an|Lillie}} started with an {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Vulpix}} that hatched from an {{pkmn|Egg}}. She nicknamed it [[Snowy]].
-* {{an|Sophocles}} started with a {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}}, which he received prior to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.
-* {{an|Mallow}} started with a {{p|Bounsweet}}, which she received in the forest behind the [[Pokémon School]] from her [[Mallow's mother|late mother]]. She has since evolved into a {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}}.
-* [[Goh]] initially wanted his starter Pokémon to be a {{p|Mew}} like the one he met when he was six, but he changed his mind after befriending a wild {{p|Scorbunny}} in [[Galar]], choosing it as his partner instead. It has since evolved into a {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}.
-* [[Liko]] started with a {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}, receiving it when she enrolled in the [[Indigo Academy]].
-* [[Roy]] started with a {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, which he caught after previously befriending it.
-<gallery perrow=5>
-File:Young Brock Onix.png|Brock receiving Onix as his starter
-File:May choosing Torchic.png|May choosing Torchic as her starter
-File:Dawn choosing Piplup.png|Dawn choosing Piplup as her starter
-File:Iris choosing Drilbur.png|Iris choosing Drilbur as her starter
-File:Serena choosing Fennekin.png|Serena choosing Fennekin as her starter
-File:Lillie choosing Snowy.png|Lillie choosing Snowy as her starter
-File:Mallow mother Bounsweet.png|Mallow receiving Bounsweet as her starter
-File:Goh choosing Scorbunny.png|Goh choosing Scorbunny as his starter
-</gallery>
-======Caught in the wild instead======
-* {{Ash}} caught a {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, a {{p|Charmander}}, and a {{AP|Squirtle}}, who he originally wanted to start with as his first Pokémon, in quick succession in the [[Kanto]] region. Of the three, only Charmander evolved, becoming a {{p|Charmeleon}}, and later a {{AP|Charizard}}, being ''very'' disobedient to Ash in both forms until [[EP105|an incident]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]], after which he served Ash as he had when he was a Charmander. Bulbasaur was also going to evolve, but decided against becoming an {{p|Ivysaur}} in ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]''. Ash left his Charizard to train at [[Charicific Valley]] until he brought him back during his journey in [[Unova]]. Charizard now resides in Professor Oak's lab. Also, Ash had his Squirtle rejoin his old [[Squirtle Squad]] and had Bulbasaur reside at Professor Oak's lab in order to keep the peace.
-* Ash also caught the three [[Johto]] region starter Pokémon, {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{AP|Totodile}}, of which Chikorita and Cyndaquil evolved into {{AP|Bayleef}} and {{AP|Quilava}}, respectively. Ash left the three starters at Professor Oak's lab before he traveled to [[Hoenn]].
-* Ash caught a {{AP|Treecko}} in Hoenn, while Brock captured a {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}}. Treecko evolved twice, becoming {{AP|Sceptile}} before Ash left it at Professor Oak's lab, while Brock's Mudkip evolved into {{TP|Brock|Marshtomp}}, who he left at home before he traveled to [[Sinnoh]]. Along with [[May's Torchic]], the traveling trio had the three starter Pokémon of Hoenn.
-* {{an|May}} caught a Bulbasaur midway through her journey in Hoenn, and was given a {{TP|May|Squirtle}} by Professor Oak when she journeyed to Kanto. Also, May had her Bulbasaur reside at Professor Oak's lab but brought her back during her journey in Johto. Bulbasaur eventually evolved all the way into {{TP|May|Venusaur}} and Squirtle evolved into {{TP|May|Wartortle}} during May's travels through Johto.
-* May raised an {{p|Eevee}} from a [[Pokémon Egg]], which evolved into {{TP|May|Glaceon}}.
-* In Sinnoh, Ash caught himself a {{AP|Turtwig}}, who has since evolved into a {{AP|Torterra}}. His rival, [[Paul]], owned a Chimchar that was confirmed to be caught in the wild. He was released, recaught by Ash, and is now an {{AP|Infernape}}. He left both his Torterra and Infernape at Professor Oak's lab before he set off for Unova.
-* {{an|Dawn}} hatched a {{p|Cyndaquil}} during her journey in Sinnoh. It later evolved into {{TP|Dawn|Quilava}}.
-* Like in the [[original series]], Ash caught all of Unova's starter Pokémon, {{AP|Oshawott}}, {{AP|Tepig}}, and {{AP|Snivy}}. However, this time around, he caught them in reverse of the Pokédex order, and Oshawott was a starter Pokémon that Professor Juniper allowed Ash to have after he ran away to be with him. Of the three, only Tepig has evolved, becoming a {{p|Pignite}}. He eventually left all three of the Unova's starters at Professor Oak's lab before he set off for [[Kalos]].
-* Much like ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', Ash caught himself a {{p|Froakie}}, which used to belong to several other Trainers before being abandoned or abandoning the Trainer. It has since evolved into a {{TP|Ash|Greninja}} and was capable of becoming Ash-Greninja through [[Bond Phenomenon]], but he formally released it into the wild in order to protect Kalos, while {{an|Clemont}} obtained a {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}. It originally belonged to {{an|Professor Sycamore}} as a starting Pokémon for new Trainers. Along with [[Serena's Fennekin]], the traveling trio had the three starter Pokémon of Kalos.
-* {{an|Serena}} caught an {{p|Eevee}}, which evolved into {{TP|Serena|Sylveon}}.
-* {{an|Lana}} is revealed to have caught a {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} in [[Alola]]. Popplio was rescued from being abused by members of [[Team Skull]]. It has since then evolved into {{TP|Lana|Primarina}} and can use an exclusive [[Z-Move]].
-* Like ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', Ash caught a {{AP|Rowlet}} who was living in a flock of {{p|Pikipek}}, a {{p|Trumbeak}}, and a {{p|Toucannon}}. Ash also encountered a {{p|Litten}} a few times before finally earning its trust and capturing it. Litten has since evolved into an {{AP|Incineroar}} but left it and his Rowlet with {{an|Professor Kukui}} and {{an|Professor Burnet}}.
-* Lana caught a wild {{p|Eevee}}, which she nicknamed [[Sandy]].
-* During his second visit to [[Wyndon]], [[Goh]] caught a {{TP|Goh|Sobble}}. It has since evolved all the way into {{TP|Goh|Inteleon}}.
-* Goh caught a {{p|Pikachu}} in Kanto, which quickly evolved into a {{TP|Goh|Raichu}} after she was exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]] and left her under [[Professor Cerise]]'s care after he decided to travel around Kanto.
-* A {{TP|Goh|Grookey}} belonging to [[Team Rocket]] decided to {{pkmn2|Released|release}} itself while in [[Vermilion City]] in order to join Goh.
-* Ash, Dawn, and Goh briefly caught one of the Hisui region starter Pokémon as part of a game arranged by {{an|Cynthia}} for the [[Sinnoh Festival]].
-* Goh caught a {{p|Froakie}} during his fifth visit to [[Kalos]], which later evolved into {{TP|Goh|Frogadier}} and he left it under Professor Cerise's care after he decided to travel around Kanto.
-<gallery perrow=6>
-File:Squirtle joining Ash.png|Ash after catching Squirtle
-File:Ash catching Chikorita.png|Ash after catching Chikorita
-File:Ash catching Cyndaquil.png|Ash after catching Cyndaquil
-File:Ash catching Totodile.png|Ash after catching Totodile
-File:Brock catching Mudkip.png|Brock after catching Mudkip
-File:May catching Bulbasaur.png|May after catching Bulbasaur
-File:May catching Squirtle.png|May obtaining Squirtle
-File:May catching Eevee.png|May obtaining Eevee
-File:Dawn catching Cyndaquil.png|Dawn obtaining Cyndaquil
-File:Clemont catching Chespin.png|Clemont obtaining Chespin
-File:Serena and Eevee.png|Serena after catching Eevee
-File:Popplio joining Lana.png|Lana after catching Popplio
-File:Goh catching Grookey.png|Goh after catching Grookey
-</gallery>
-=====Recurring characters=====
+Like in the games, the specific first partner Pokémon available vary from region to region but are the same in each region as the games. That is, Kanto Trainers can only choose Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle; Johto Trainers can only choose Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile; and so on.
-[[File:LoT starters.png|thumb|250px|Jimmy choosing Cyndaquil, Marina choosing Totodile, and Vincent choosing Chikorita as their starters]]
-* {{Gary}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from Professor Oak and who later [[evolution|evolved]] into a {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}}.
-* {{an|Casey}} started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, which she received from [[Professor Elm]] and who later evolved into a {{TP|Casey|Meganium}}.
-* [[Sakura]] started with an {{p|Eevee}}, which later evolved into an {{TP|Sakura|Espeon}}.
-* {{Jo|Jimmy}} (''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'') started with a {{p|Cyndaquil}}, which he received from Professor Elm and who later evolved into a {{TP|Jimmy|Typhlosion}}.
-* {{Jo|Marina}} started with a {{p|Totodile}}, which she received from Professor Elm and nicknamed [[Wani-Wani]], and which later evolved into a {{p|Feraligatr}}.
-* [[Vincent]] started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, which he received from Professor Elm and who later evolved into a {{TP|Vincent|Meganium}}.
-* {{Jo|Harrison}} started with a {{p|Torchic}}, which he received from [[Professor Birch]] and who later evolved into a {{TP|Harrison|Blaziken}}.
-* [[Nicholai]] started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, which later evolved into a {{p|Marshtomp}}.
-* [[Yuzo]] said that he started his [[Pokémon journey]] with a {{p|Starly}}.
-* [[Paul]] started with a {{p|Turtwig}}, which later evolved into {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}.
-* [[Zoey]] started with a {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}}, which she raised with [[Candice]] after it was abandoned.
-* {{Si|Kenny}} started with a {{p|Piplup}}, which later evolved into an {{TP|Kenny|Empoleon}}.
-* {{an|Cynthia}} started with a {{p|Gible}} that she hatched from an Egg as a child, which has since evolved into a {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}.
-* {{an|Barry}}'s first Pokémon is currently unknown, but it was hinted in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'' that his first Pokémon might be his {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}, which he received as a {{p|Piplup}}.
-* {{an|Lyra}} started with a {{p|Chikorita}}.
-* [[Khoury]] started with a {{p|Totodile}}, which later evolved into a {{TP|Khoury|Croconaw}}.
-* [[Flint]] started with a {{p|Chimchar}}, which later evolved into an {{TP|Flint|Infernape}}.
-* [[Volkner]] started with a {{p|Pikachu}}, which later evolved into a {{p|Raichu}}.
-* [[Trip]] started with a {{p|Snivy}}, which he received from [[Professor Juniper]], who later evolved into a {{TP|Trip|Serperior}}.
-* {{an|Bianca}} started with a {{p|Tepig}}, which later evolved into an {{TP|Bianca|Emboar}}.
-* [[Burgundy]] started with an {{p|Oshawott}}, which later evolved into a {{p|Dewott}}.
-* [[Virgil]] started with an {{p|Eevee}}, which later evolved into an {{TP|Virgil|Umbreon}}.
-* [[Alain]] started with a {{p|Charmander}}, which he received from {{an|Professor Sycamore}}. It later evolved into {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} and can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a {{me|Charizard}} X.
-* [[Mairin]] started with a {{p|Chespin}}, which she received from Professor Sycamore. She nicknamed it [[Chespie]].
-* {{an|Tierno}} started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which he received from Professor Sycamore and later evolved into {{TP|Tierno|Blastoise}}.
-* {{an|Shauna}} started with a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, which she received from Professor Sycamore and later evolved into {{TP|Shauna|Ivysaur}}.
-* {{an|Trevor}} started with a {{p|Charmander}}, which he received from Professor Sycamore and later evolved into {{TP|Trevor|Charizard}}. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a {{me|Charizard}} Y.
-* [[Sawyer]] started with a {{p|Treecko}}, which he received from [[Professor Birch]] and later evolved into {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}}. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a {{me|Sceptile}}.
-[[File:Dot choosing Quaxly.png|thumb|250px|Dot choosing Quaxly as her starter]]
-* {{an|Professor Kukui}} started with a {{p|Litten}} that he received from his parents. It has since evolved into an {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}} and can use an exclusive [[Z-Move]].
-* {{an|Gladion}} started with an {{p|Eevee}}, which later evolved into an {{TP|Gladion|Umbreon}}.
-* [[Ilima]] started with an Eevee and can use an exclusive [[Z-Move]].
-* [[Chloe]] started with an {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}} that can't evolve, which she caught outside of [[Cerise Laboratory]].
-* {{an|Leon}} started with a {{p|Charmander}}, which evolved into {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}. His Charizard can [[Gigantamax]] into a Gigantamax Charizard.
-* [[Horace]] started with a {{p|Chikorita}}, which later evolved into a {{p|Bayleef}}.
-* [[Ann]] started with an {{p|Oshawott}}, receiving it when she enrolled in the [[Indigo Academy]].
-* [[Dot]] started with a {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}}, which she caught after previously befriending it. Along with [[Liko's Sprigatito]] and [[Roy's Fuecoco]], the three young members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] have the three starter Pokémon of [[Paldea]].
-<gallery perrow=5>
+In ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'', it was shown where first partner Pokémon come from. Each region has special, secret breeding grounds run by a [[Pokémon Breeder]] for first partner Pokémon. The [[Pokémon League]] sends these Breeders the Pokémon Eggs for them to hatch at the breeding grounds. The breeders then hatch, care for, and raise the young Pokémon until they are ready to be proper first partner Pokémon for new Trainers. As these young ones are virtually defenseless, the locations of breeding grounds (or even the knowledge of their existence) is a secret unknown to most in the [[Pokémon world]]. This is likely to guard against unscrupulous individuals or groups (such as [[Team Rocket]]) from poaching the young Pokémon.
-File:Young Cynthia.png|Cynthia obtaining Gible as her starter
-File:Alain choosing Charmander.png|Alain choosing Charmander as his starter
-File:Tierno choosing Squirtle.png|Tierno choosing Squirtle as his starter
-File:Shauna choosing Bulbasaur.png|Shauna choosing Bulbasaur as her starter
-File:Trevor choosing Charmander.png|Trevor choosing Charmander as his starter
-File:Professor Birch XY anime.png|Sawyer choosing Treecko as his starter
-File:Chloe choosing Eevee.png|Chloe choosing Eevee as her starter
-File:Ann and Oshawott.png|Ann choosing Oshawott as her starter
-</gallery>
-======Caught in the wild instead======
+However, not all first partner Pokémon are raised at these special breeding grounds, with [[Professor Birch]] said to catch and raise his own first partner Pokémon for Trainers. <!--from AG025 as well-->
-* [[Ritchie]] caught a {{p|Pikachu}}, which he nicknamed [[Sparky]].
-* [[Gary]] caught an {{p|Eevee}}, which eventually evolved into {{TP|Gary|Umbreon}}.
-* [[Ursula]] caught two Eevee's, which both evolved into a {{p|Flareon}} and {{p|Vaporeon}}.
-* [[Virgil]] raised seven Eevee's, as six out of seven evolved into a Flareon, Vaporeon, {{p|Jolteon}}, Umbreon, {{p|Espeon}}, {{p|Leafeon}}, and {{p|Glaceon}}.
-* {{an|Leon}} obtaining the three [[Galar]] starters is currently unknown, but he may have raised them from a {{p|Grookey}}, {{p|Scorbunny}}, and {{p|Sobble}}, as they evolved into a {{p|Rillaboom}}, {{p|Cinderace}}, and {{p|Inteleon}}. Also, his Rillaboom and Cinderace [[Gigantamax]] into a Gigantamax Rillaboom and Cinderace.
-* [[Friede]] caught a wild {{p|Pikachu}}, which he nicknamed [[Captain Pikachu]].
-=====Character of the day=====
+Other rookie Trainers may receive their first Pokémon from a friend or relative instead. Others, on the other hand, may befriend a Pokémon in the wild. These mean that Trainers can, in fact, start with any Pokémon.
-* [[Zackie]] (''[[EP130|A Bout With Sprout]]'') started with a {{p|Bellsprout}}, which he accidentally caught in [[Violet City]] when trying to catch [[Ash's Pikachu]], which he thought was a [[wild Pokémon]].
-* {{OBP|Tommy|AG032}} (''[[AG032|Abandon Ship!]]'') started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, which later evolved into a {{p|Swampert}}.
-* {{OBP|Stephanie|AG034}} (''[[AG034|Having a Wailord of a Time]]'') started with a {{p|Mudkip}}, which she received from Nurse Joy at the [[Slateport City]] [[Pokémon Center]].
-** [[Stephanie's father]] started with a {{p|Treecko}}, which he received at the same time.
-* {{OBP|Gilbert|HS14}} (''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'') started with a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, which he received from Professor Oak.
-* {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}} (''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]'') started with a {{p|Squirtle}}, which later evolved into a {{p|Blastoise}}.
-* [[Zander]]'s (''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'') {{p|Caterpie}} was implied to be his starter Pokémon in the episode, as he mentioned that his Caterpie was his first Pokémon, albeit it was "not caught".
-* [[Tyler]] (''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!]]'') started with a {{p|Piplup}}, which he nicknamed "Pippy", who he received from an unknown location in eastern [[Sinnoh]].
-* [[Emmy]] (''[[BW027|The Dragon Master's Path!]]'') started with her {{p|Druddigon}}, which she received from her father when she started her journey.
-* [[Nanette]] (''[[BW109|New Places...Familiar Faces!]]'') started with a {{p|Tepig}}, which she received from Professor Juniper.
-* [[Jacqueline]] started with a {{p|Sobble}}, which evolved into {{p|Inteleon}}.
-<gallery perrow=5>
+<gallery widths="200px" class="center">
-File:Stephanie and her father choosing Mudkip Treecko.png|Stephanie and her father choosing Mudkip and Treecko as their starters
+File:Cerise Kanto first partners.png|The Kanto first partner Pokémon in [[Professor Cerise]]'s laboratory
-File:Gilbert choosing Bulbasaur.png|Gilbert choosing Bulbasaur as his starter
+File:Johto first partners anime.png|The Johto first partner Pokémon owned by {{Ash}}
-File:Nanette choosing Tepig.png|Nanette choosing Tepig as her starter
+File:Hoenn first partners anime.png|The Hoenn first partner Pokémon, owned by {{an|Brock}}, Ash, and {{an|May}}
+File:Sinnoh first partners anime.png|The Sinnoh first partner Pokémon in [[Professor Rowan]]'s laboratory
+File:Unova first partners anime.png|The Unova region first partner Pokémon in [[Professor Juniper]]'s laboratory
+File:Kalos first partners anime.png|The Kalos region first partner Pokémon in {{an|Professor Sycamore}}'s laboratory
+File:SM016.png|The Alola first partner Pokémon, owned by Ash and {{an|Lana}}
+File:Galar first partners anime.png|The Galar region first partner Pokémon
+File:Hisuian first partners anime.png|The Hisui region first partner Pokémon
+File:Paldea first partners anime.png|The Paldea first partner Pokémon, owned by [[Liko]], [[Dot]], and [[Roy]]
 </gallery>
-===Alternate movie continuity===
-''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', a movie that started a continutity separate from the main anime series, focused on the developing friendship between {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} and the {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|M20|Pikachu}} he received from {{an|Professor Oak}}. Ash also caught a {{p|Charmander}}, which went on to evolve. However, unlike the main anime series, Charmander as a Charmeleon and Charizard consistently obey Ash and used to be [[Cross]]'s Pokémon rather than [[Damian]]'s.
-In this continuity, Gary also started with a {{TP|Gary|Squirtle}}, while the Oak's Bulbasaur and Charmander were revealed to have been picked by alternate versions of {{OBP|Marina|EP091}} and {{an|Tierno}}, respectively. [[Verity]] started with a {{p|Piplup}} as her first Pokémon.
-In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', Ash and Pikachu helped [[Risa]] catch a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Eevee}} that eventually became her starter Pokémon. Also, a wild {{p|Totodile}} was following [[Harriet]], but she let it stay along with seven others permanently.
 ===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
 [[File:Rosa Serperior Animated Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Rosa and Serperior in the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer]]]]
-In the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer]], {{ga|Nate}} is shown to have picked a {{p|Tepig}}, which appears as an {{p|Emboar}} throughout the trailer. Following the game's logic, [[Hugh]] is seen with a {{p|Samurott}}, which has a type advantage over Emboar. In the extended version of the trailer, {{ga|Rosa}} is also seen using {{p|Serperior}} to battle [[Cheren]]'s {{p|Stoutland}}.
+The [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer]]'s extended cut features all three of [[Unova]]'s first partner Pokémon: {{ga|Nate}} is shown with an {{p|Emboar}}, [[Hugh]] is seen with a {{p|Samurott}} (having picked the opposing type, like most [[rival]]s do in the games), and {{ga|Rosa}} uses a {{p|Serperior}} to battle [[Cheren]]'s {{p|Stoutland}}.
-===Pokémon Origins===
-[[File:Red and Charizard PO.png|thumb|left|250px|{{OBP|Red|Origins}} and {{TP|Red|Charizard}} in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
-In [[Pokémon Origins]], {{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s main Pokémon is his starter, a {{TP|Red|Charmander}} he received from [[Professor Oak]]. It eventually evolves into {{TP|Red|Charizard}} and becomes able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Charizard X through a [[Key Stone]] and [[Charizardite X]] Red received as a thank-you gift from [[Mr. Fuji]].
 ===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
-In the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]], {{ga|Brendan}} is shown to have picked a {{p|Treecko}}, while {{ga|May}} has both a {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Mudkip}}. All three Pokémon are seen in their middle, final, and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] forms.
+The [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]] also features all three of [[Hoenn]]'s first partner Pokémon, in all forms including their [[Mega Evolution]]s. {{ga|Brendan}} is shown to have picked a {{p|Treecko}}, while {{ga|May}} has both a {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Mudkip}}.
+{{-}}
-===Pokémon Generations===
-* In ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', {{ga|Red}} is shown to have a {{p|Bulbasaur}}.
-* In ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'', {{ga|Blue}} is shown to have a {{p|Blastoise}}.
-* In ''[[PG07|The Vision]]'', {{ga|Brendan}} is shown to have a {{p|Sceptile}}.
-* In ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]'', {{ga|Calem}} is shown to have a {{p|Chesnaught}} and a {{p|Charizard}}.
-===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
-''[[TW03|Buddy]]'' focuses on [[Hop]] and his starter Pokémon, {{p|Wooloo}}, before the events of {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
-===POKÉTOON===
-In ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]'', {{OBP|Blossom|POKÉTOON}} sought to catch her own starter Pokémon. Eventually, this Pokémon ended up being the {{p|Nidoran♂}} she bonded with through the episode.
-===Pokémon Evolutions===
-* In ''[[PE01|The Champion]]'', {{ga|Victor}} has {{p|Inteleon}}, [[Hop]] has {{p|Cinderace}}, and [[Leon]] has {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}.
-* In ''[[PE04|The Plan]]'', {{ga|Hilda}} has {{p|Tepig}}.
-* In ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', {{ga|Lucas}} has {{p|Infernape}}, and {{ga|Barry}} has {{p|Empoleon}}.
-* In ''[[PE06|The Wish]]'', {{ga|May}} has {{p|Swampert}}, which can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Swampert.
-* In ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', {{ga|Red}} has {{TP|Red|Charizard}}, {{ga|Blue}} has a {{p|Venusaur}}, {{ga|Green}} has {{p|Blastoise}} which can Mega Evolve into Mega Blastoise, {{ga|Elaine}} has {{p|Pikachu}}, and {{ga|Trace}} has {{p|Jolteon}}.
-===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
-In [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]], [[Ohara]], [[Aliquis]] and [[Hohma]] began their respective journeys with one of each of the Starter Pokémon from the [[Paldea]] region. Ohara received a {{p|Fuecoco}}, Aliquis received a {{TP|Aliquis|Sprigatito}} and Hohma a {{p|Quaxly}}, of all of them, only Fuecoco remained in its base form.
 ==In the manga==
-===Pokémon Adventures===
-In [[Pokémon Adventures]], the starter Pokémon featured in the games are mostly reserved for the few people who hold a Pokédex. {{adv|Professor Oak}} produces three Pokédexes for each region, and gives out the three starter Pokémon in each region along with the Pokédex to Trainers he thinks are talented. He has colleagues and friends like Professor Birch do this for him in regions in which he isn't present. In the Unova region, two sets of starter Pokémon are given out to six Trainers, but still with only three Pokédexes. Professor Oak also gave Red's Pikachu as a special starter to Yellow.
-Most characters in the manga do not start out with one of the Pokédex-related starter Pokémon. Instead, they usually have a Pokémon they were given by their parents when they were infants that they use as their starter Pokémon. Occasionally, it is not directly stated which Pokémon was their starter Pokémon in the manga, but in profiles of their teams, their starter Pokémon is marked with a star and is among the highest level in the party, even if they acquired more than one Pokémon at first.
-====List of starter Pokémon in Pokémon Adventures====
-* {{adv|Red}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Poli]]wag he had since his childhood, which has evolved into a {{p|Poliwrath}}. His "starter Pokémon" was a [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] given to him by Professor Oak, which he nicknamed "Saur". He became a '''{{p|Venusaur}}''' in his travels.
-* {{adv|Blue}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Blue's Scizor|Scyther]], now a {{p|Scizor}}, he took to the training with [[Chuck]]. His "starter Pokémon" was a {{TP|Blue|Charmander}} given to him by his grandfather, which evolved twice into a '''{{p|Charizard}}'''.
-* {{adv|Green}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Jiggly]]puff, now a {{p|Wigglytuff}}, she received from the [[Masked Man]]. Her "starter Pokémon" was a [[Blasty|Squirtle]] she stole from Professor Oak, which she nicknamed "Blasty". He later evolved into a '''{{p|Blastoise}}'''.
-* {{adv|Yellow}}'s first Pokémon was a [[Ratty|Rattata]] that Red taught her to catch, which has evolved into a {{p|Raticate}}. Later, she borrowed Red's '''[[Pika]]chu''', and after Red took him back, caught her "starter Pokémon", a '''[[Chuchu|female Pikachu]]''' for herself which she nicknamed "Chuchu". Like the Pikachu in {{v2|Yellow}}, neither evolved.
-* {{adv|Gold}}'s first Pokémon was his [[Aibo|Aipom]], now an {{p|Ambipom}}, that his mother gave him. He borrowed his "starter Pokémon", a [[Exbo|Cyndaquil]], from Professor Elm, and was later allowed to keep the Cyndaquil which he nicknamed "Exbo". He later becomes a '''{{p|Typhlosion}}''' alongside the other two Johto starter Pokémon.
-* {{adv|Silver}}'s first Pokémon was the [[Silver's Weavile|Sneasel]], now a {{p|Weavile}}, that {{adv|Giovanni}} gave to him as a child. He later stole his "starter Pokémon", a {{TP|Silver|Totodile|Feraligatr}} from Professor Elm, as well as the first Pokédex of [[Johto]]. His starter Pokémon evolved twice into a '''{{p|Feraligatr}}'''.
-* {{adv|Crystal}}'s first Pokémon is officially her {{p|Smoochum}}, although she acquired many wild Pokémon that lived as a family while she was in the wild. [[Megaree|Chikorita]] later ran away from Professor Elm to go with her, and became her "starter Pokémon" nicknamed "Megaree". He became a '''{{p|Meganium}}''' midway into their journey.
-[[File:Ruby and his starters.png|thumb|200px|{{adv|Ruby}} and his first Pokémon from the left to the right: [[Rara]], [[Kiki]] and [[Nana]]]]
-* {{adv|Ruby}}'s first Pokémon were the [[Nana|Poochyena]], [[Kiki|Skitty]] and [[Rara|Ralts]] that he received from his father, all of them having evolved into {{p|Mightyena}}, {{p|Delcatty}} and {{p|Gardevoir}} respectively. Later, he got his "starter Pokémon" from Professor Birch; a [[Mumu|Mudkip]] which he nicknamed "Mumu". He evolved into a '''{{p|Swampert}}''' from the battles he underwent.
-* {{adv|Sapphire}}'s first Pokémon was the [[Rono|Aron]], now an {{p|Aggron}} her father gave her. Later, he gave her her "starter Pokémon", a [[Chic|Torchic]], which she nicknamed "Chic". She has since evolved twice under her Trainer's care into a '''{{p|Blaziken}}'''.
-* When {{adv|Emerald}} arrived in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, he had no Pokémon on hand. Then he challenged the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} using only [[rental Pokémon]], nearly at the end of the challenge, he noticed something suspicious about a '''{{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}}''' so he decided to steal him from the facility and kept him afterward, it is later is revealed that the Sceptile was supposed to be his in the first place, making him his "starter Pokémon". He evolved from his {{p|Grovyle}} stage in the wild, after evolving once in Wally's care. Except for Sceptile, the first Pokémon he captured were {{TP|Emerald|Sudowoodo}} and {{TP|Emerald|Dusclops}}.
-* {{adv|Diamond}}'s first was his {{adv|Lax|Munchlax}}, and later he received his "starter Pokémon", a [[Tru|Turtwig]] from Platinum because of a misunderstanding. He has since evolved to '''{{p|Torterra}}''' alongside the others.
-* {{adv|Pearl}}'s first was his [[Chatler|Chatot]], and later he received his "starter Pokémon", a [[Chimler|Chimchar]] from Platinum. The Chimchar has since evolved twice into an '''{{p|Infernape}}'''.
-* {{adv|Platinum}}'s first Pokémon was her [[Platinum's Rapidash|Ponyta]], now a Rapidash, and later she received her "starter Pokémon", a [[Platinum's Empoleon|Piplup]] from Professor Rowan. She has since become an '''{{p|Empoleon}}''' under her care.
-* {{adv|Black}} started with a [[Brav|Rufflet]] that he captured with the help of a wild [[Musha|Munna]] he had befriended, and later acquired his "starter Pokémon", a [[Bo|Tepig]] from [[Professor Juniper]] which later evolved into an '''{{p|Emboar}}'''. Initially, he was nicknamed "Tep", but the nickname was changed to "Nite" and eventually "Bo", making Black the only main character so far to change his Pokémon's nickname.
-* {{adv|White}}'s first Pokémon was a Tepig named [[Gigi]]. She later acquires her "starter Pokémon", a {{adv|Amanda|Servine}}, which later evolved into a '''{{p|Serperior}}'''. This Servine, which White nicknamed "Amanda", was with [[N]] until Gigi decided to leave White to follow N. It was later revealed that Amanda was a Snivy that was going to be given out to new Trainers by Professor [[Cedric Juniper]] but was liberated by N. Except for Gigi and Amanda, her first Pokémon she captured was {{P|Deerling}}.
-* {{adv|Blake}}'s first known Pokémon is a '''{{TP|Blake|Dewott}}''', given to him by the [[International Police|International Police Headquarters]] so he would have a partner Pokémon.
-* {{adv|Whitley}}'s first known Pokémon is a [[Foongy|Foongus]], given to her by [[Team Plasma]]'s [[Anthea and Concordia]], who allowed Whitley to pick the Pokémon she felt closest to. She later received her "starter Pokémon", a '''{{TP|Whitley|Delphox}}''', from {{adv|Trevor}}.
-* {{adv|X}}'s first known Pokémon is a [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Kangaskhan]]. He later got a [[Marisso|Chespin]], nicknamed "Marisso", as his "starter Pokémon" after he accepted him as a member of his team. He has since become a '''{{p|Chesnaught}}''' under his care.
-* {{adv|Y}}'s first known Pokémon is a [[Fletchy|Fletchling]]. She later got a [[Croaky|Froakie]], nicknamed "Croaky", as her "starter Pokémon" after she accepted him as a member of her team. He has since become a '''{{p|Greninja}}''' under her care.
-* {{adv|Sun}}'s first known Pokémon is an Alolan [[Cent|Meowth]], previously owned by his [[Sun's great-grandfather|great-grandfather]]. He is immediately shown as well with a {{p|Litten}} named {{adv|Dollar}} as his "starter Pokémon" that he got from [[Professor Kukui]]. He has since become an '''{{p|Incineroar}}'''.
-* {{adv|Moon}}'s first Pokémon is unknown, as she caught a {{p|Grubbin}}, {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Grimer}}, and {{p|Mareanie}} around the same time. She is later given a {{p|Rowlet}} as her "starter Pokémon" from Professor Kukui. He has since become a '''{{p|Decidueye}}'''.
-* {{Henry}}'s first Pokémon is a {{rf|Galarian}} [[Lancelot|Farfetch'd]]. He is immediately shown as well with a {{p|Grookey}} named [[Twiggy]] as his "starter Pokémon" that he got from [[Professor Magnolia]]. He has since become a '''{{p|Rillaboom}}'''.
-* {{Casey}}'s first Pokémon is unknown, as she was shown owning an {{p|Arrokuda}}, {{p|Toxtricity}}, {{p|Falinks}}, Galarian {{p|Stunfisk}}, and {{p|Eiscue}} prior to her introduction. She is immediately shown as well with a {{p|Scorbunny}} as her "starter Pokémon". It has since become a '''{{p|Cinderace}}''' and is named [[Bit]].
-===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
-In [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], {{PPM|Professor Oak}} is depicted distributing the choice of one out of three starter Pokémon - {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}} or {{p|Squirtle}} - to Pokémon Trainers as they begin their journeys, much like in other media. {{PPM|Green}} chooses {{TP|Green|Charmander}} as his starter Pokémon, and while {{PPM|Red}} was offered the choice as well, he decided to keep a {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} that he met on his way to Professor Oak's lab as his starter instead.
 ===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
-In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], unlike the anime from which the manga was based on, new Pokémon Trainers do not appear to be given any sort of starter Pokémon. {{an|Professor Oak}} is not shown residing at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]] handing out starter Pokémon to new Trainers, as in the anime, rather, he travels the [[Kanto]] region conducting research, often accompanied by [[Bill]]. Trainers in The Electric Tale of Pikachu must obtain a license before they can purchase [[Poké Ball]]s or otherwise capture and train Pokémon. {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} found {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (EToP)}} under the floorboards of his home, keeping it as his first Pokémon. It is not currently known what [[Gary Oak]]'s first Pokémon was in the manga, although he is at one point seen owning a {{p|Venusaur}}.
+In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], unlike the [[Pokémon the Series|animated series]] from which the manga was based on, new Pokémon Trainers do not appear to be given any sort of first partner Pokémon. {{an|Professor Oak}} is not shown residing at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]] handing out first partner Pokémon to new Trainers, as in the animated series, rather, he travels the [[Kanto]] region conducting research, often accompanied by [[Bill]]. Trainers in The Electric Tale of Pikachu must obtain a license before they can purchase [[Poké Ball]]s or otherwise capture and train Pokémon. {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} found {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (EToP)}} under the floorboards of his home, keeping it as his first Pokémon. It is not currently known what [[Gary Oak]]'s first Pokémon was in the manga, although he is at one point seen owning a {{p|Venusaur}}.
-===Pokémon Zensho===
+===Pokémon Adventures===
-In [[Pokémon Zensho]], much like in the {{game|Red and Green|s}} games on which the manga was based, [[Professor Oak]] offers {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}} their choice of one out of three starter Pokémon - {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}} or {{p|Squirtle}}. Satoshi chooses Charmander, while Shigeru chooses Squirtle, leaving Bulbasaur with Professor Oak.
+In [[Pokémon Adventures]], the first partner Pokémon featured in the games are reserved for the few people who hold a Pokédex. {{adv|Professor Oak}} produces three Pokédexes for each region, and gives out the three first partner Pokémon in each region along with the Pokédex to Trainers he thinks are talented. He has colleagues and friends like Professor Birch do this for him in regions in which he isn't present. In the Unova region, two sets of first partner Pokémon are given out to six Trainers, but still with only three Pokédexes. Professor Oak also gave [[Pika|Red's Pikachu]] as a special first partner to {{adv|Yellow}}.
-===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
-In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], much like {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, {{GnB|Gold}} is offered the choice of one of the three [[Johto]] starter Pokémon &ndash; {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}} or {{p|Totodile}} &ndash; to borrow so that he may run an errand for [[Professor Elm]]. Gold chooses Totodile, which Elm allows him to keep after the errand is completed. Also, like in the games, {{GnB|Black}}, who is based on {{ga|Silver}}, steals a Chikorita from Elm's lab while Gold is away on his errand.
-===Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire (CoroCoro Comic)===
-In [[Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire (CoroCoro Comic)]], [[Brendan#Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire (CoroCoro)|Ruby]] picked a Pokeball that had a {{p|Mudkip}} in it, in order to save [[Professor Birch]] from a wild {{p|Poochyena}}. Professor Birch later lets Ruby keep the Mudkip as a gift for rescuing him. After [[May#Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire (CoroCoro)|Sapphire]] asks Ruby if he would like to battle her, she reveals her starter Pokémon {{p|Torchic}}.
-===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
-In [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]], [[Enta (CBF)|Enta]]'s first Pokémon is {{TP|Enta|Vulpix}}.
-===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (manga)===
-In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (manga)]], Kenta and Barry find [[Professor Rowan]]'s suitcase with [[Poké Balls]] inside it, after trying to run away from a flock of {{p|Starly}}s. Kenta takes the Poké Ball with {{p|Turtwig}}, while Barry takes the one with {{p|Chimchar}}, in order to defend themselves from the Starlys.
-===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
-In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]], [[Hareta]] chose {{p|Piplup}} as his starter in order to save [[Mitsumi]] from a rampaging {{p|Onix}}, it later fully evolved into a {{TP|Hareta|Empoleon}}. Mitsumi received her starter Pokémon {{p|Chimchar}} from [[Professor Rowan]], which would later evolve into an {{TP|Mitsumi|Infernape}}. [[Jun (DPA)|Jun]]'s starter Pokémon as a {{P|Turtwig}}, which later evolved into a {{p|Torterra}}.
-===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
-In [[Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]], [[Jō]] chooses {{p|Totodile}} as his starter Pokémon, which would later evolve into {{TP|Jō|Feraligatr}}. [[Tsubaki (JBA)|Tsubaki]] got his starter {{p|Chikorita}} from [[Professor Elm]]'s lab, which would later evolve into {{p|Meganium}}.
-[[File:Cheren and Unova starters PBW.png|thumb|200px|The fully evolved Unova starter Pokémon in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]]
-===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
-In [[Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]], [[Monta]], [[Bianca]], and [[Cheren]] received a {{TP|Monta|Snivy}}, {{TP|Bianca|Oshawott}}, and {{p|Tepig}} respectively as their first Pokémon. They ended up evolving into their final stages later on.
-===Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends===
-In [[Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends]], [[Touya (MWL)|Touya]], [[Bianca]], and [[Cheren]] received a {{p|Oshawott}}, {{TP|Bianca|Tepig}}, and {{TP|Cheren|Snivy}} respectively as their first Pokémon. Only Touya's starter fully evolved into {{p|Samurott}}, while Bianca and Cheren's starters evolved into {{p|Pignite}} and {{p|Servine}} respectively.
-===Pocket Monsters BW===
-====[[Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder]]====
-[[Shin (FAT)|Shin]]'s first Pokémon is {{p|Tepig}}, which would later evovled into {{TP|Shin|Emboar}}.
-====[[Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~]]====
-[[Arata]] is having trouble deciding which Pokémon he should choose from [[Bianca]] as his starter, only for two [[Team Plasma]] grunts to steal all three of the starter Pokémon. Luckily Arata managed to swipe one of them when the grunts attacked him. This Pokémon ended up being {{p|Oshawott}}, who would serve as his starter Pokémon and later evolve into {{p|Samurott}}.
-===Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners===
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-===Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom===
-In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom]], [[Omega (CPIW)|Omega]]'s starter Pokémon is {{p|Mudkip}}, which later evolved into {{p|Swampert}}, while [[Alpha (CPIW)|Alpha]]'s starter Pokémon is {{p|Treecko}}, which later evolved into {{p|Sceptile}}.
-===Pokémon Horizon===
-In [[Pokémon Horizon]], [[Akira (Horizon)|Akira]] first Pokémon is {{p|Rockruff}}, which has a unique ability to evolve into Lycanroc and then devolve into Rockruff again, thanks to the strange red stone on its neck. It also has the ability to change between its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midday and Midnight Forms}} while being evolved. [[Mana]]'s first Pokémon is {{p|Rowlet}} which later evolved into {{p|Decidueye}}.
 ==Trivia==
-* [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that starter Pokémon are among the Pokémon that take the longest to implement during development due to their relative importance.<ref>[https://www.gamesradar.com/how-pokemon-are-born/ How Pokemon are born]</ref>
+* The only two first partner Pokémon that are dual-type in their initial form, {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Rowlet}}, are both {{type|Grass}}.
-* [[Ken Sugimori]] has described starter Pokémon as fulfilling different roles in their personalities, such as by characterizing {{p|Tepig}} as funny, {{p|Snivy}} as cool, and {{p|Oshawott}} as serious.<ref>[https://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-3/ Nintendo Dream volume 201, interview archived by Dr Lava] </ref>
+* Each one of the Alola first partners' final evolutions has an immunity. {{p|Decidueye}}'s Ghost type is immune to Normal and Fighting; {{p|Incineroar}}'s Dark type is immune to Psychic; and {{p|Primarina}}'s Fairy type is immune to Dragon.
-* The only two starter Pokémon that are dual-type in their initial form, {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Rowlet}}, are both {{type|Grass}}.
+** Coincidentally, this also gives them advantages against {{p|Necrozma}}'s Ultra form: Decidueye and Incineroar are super effective against Ultra Necrozma's Psychic typing, while Primarina is strong against Ultra Necrozma's Dragon typing.
-* As of [[Generation IX]], the {{type|Fighting}} and {{type|Dark}} are the only two secondary types which have at least one representative corresponding to each of the main three primary types of starters.
+* As of [[Generation IX]], the only sets of first partners without secondary types in any of their final evolutions are the [[Johto]] first partners and the [[Galar]] first partners.
+** By contrast, the first partners of [[Sinnoh]] (including [[Hisui]]), [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], and [[Paldea]] all have a secondary type present in their final evolutions.
+* Both Kanto and Hoenn first partners are the only set of first partners capable of [[Mega Evolution]].
+** Additionally, both Kanto and Galar first partners are the only set of first partners capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing.
+*** This makes the Kanto first partners the only set of first partners that can both Mega Evolve and Gigantamax.
 ===In the games===
-* All starter Pokémon in the [[core series]] besides {{p|Pikachu}} have a [[gender]] ratio of seven males to one female.
+* In [[Generation II]], it was not possible to have a {{Shiny}} female first partner Pokémon, due to the mechanics of how [[gender]] and Shininess were determined. The lowest Attack {{IV}} a Shiny Pokémon could have was 2, while the highest Attack IV that a female Pokémon in their gender group could have was 1.
-** Due to this, as well as the way in which gender and Shininess were determined, it was impossible to have a {{Shiny}} female starter Pokémon in [[Generation II]], as the lowest Attack {{IV}} a Shiny Pokémon could have was 2, while the highest Attack IV a female Pokémon in that gender group could have was 1.
+* [[Kanto]]'s first partner Pokémon are the only partner Pokémon where all of the members appear in more than one [[regional Pokédex]]: [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]]'s, [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto]]'s, and [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos]]'s.
-* [[Kanto]]'s and [[Sinnoh]]'s starter Pokémon are the only starter Pokémon where all of the members appear in more than one [[regional Pokédex]]: [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]]'s, [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto]]'s, and [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos]]'s for the Kanto starters; [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh]]'s and [[List of Pokémon by Hisui Pokédex number|Hisui]]'s for the Sinnoh starters.
 ** The {{p|Charmander}} line also appears alone in the [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number|Galar]] regional Pokédex, while the {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Squirtle}} lines appear in the [[Isle of Armor]] regional Pokédex.
-* In the core series, when a starter Pokémon is first obtained, all are at [[level]] 5. Each one of them knows one {{type|Normal}} [[physical move]] (either {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Scratch}}, or {{m|Pound}}) and a [[stat]]-lowering [[status move]] at this level, except for {{p|Pikachu}}, which has {{m|Thunder Shock}} instead of a Normal-type move. In Generations VI, VII, and IX, the starter Pokémon also have an attacking move of their type at level 5.
+* {{p|Fennekin}} is the only unevolved first partner Pokémon with a unique base stat total.
-* All starter Pokémon and their evolved forms have either {{a|Overgrow}}, {{a|Blaze}}, or {{a|Torrent}} as their primary [[Ability]].
+* The lowest base stat of a non-Mega Evolved fully evolved first partner Pokémon is {{p|Torterra}}'s {{stat|Speed}}, at 56. The highest base stat of a non-Mega Evolved fully evolved first partner Pokémon is {{p|Primarina}}'s {{stat|Special Attack}}, at 126.
-* {{p|Fennekin}} is the only unevolved starter Pokémon with a unique base stat total.
+* The Pikachu featured in Pokémon Yellow & Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and the Eevee in Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! are the only first partner Pokémon that cannot evolve in the game in which they are first partner Pokémon.
-* The lowest base stat of a non-Mega Evolved fully evolved starter Pokémon is {{p|Torterra}}'s {{stat|Speed}}, at 56. The highest base stat of a non-Mega Evolved fully evolved starter Pokémon is {{p|Primarina}}'s {{stat|Special Attack}}, at 126.
+** Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s respective first partners are also the only ones that cannot be traded to other games.
-* Since both starter Pokémon in {{g|Colosseum}} are always male, this had the outcome of preventing players from obtaining {{p|Eevee}} in [[Generation III]] (by [[trade|trading]] with {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and [[breeding]]) until the release of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
+* {{p|Charmander}} is the only Fire-type first partner Pokémon that is not a member of the {{egg3|Field}}.
-* The starter Pikachu featured in {{game|Yellow}}, and the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner Pikachu}} and {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner Eevee}} featured in {{LGPE}}, respectively, are the only starter Pokémon where the species should typically be able to [[evolution|evolve]], but is coded not to evolve in their respective games.
+* {{p|Oshawott}} is the only Water-type first partner Pokémon that is not a member of the {{egg3|Water 1}}.
-** The partner Pikachu and partner Eevee are also the only starter Pokémon that cannot be [[trade|traded]] to other games.
+* With the exception of Hisuian Decidueye having a higher base stat total than Hisuian Samurott, no fully evolved Grass-type first partner Pokémon has a higher base stat total than either of its two counterparts.
-* {{p|Charmander}} is the only Fire-type starter Pokémon that is not a member of the {{egg3|Field}}.
+** By contrast, with the exception of Blaziken having a lower base stat total than Swampert, no fully evolved Fire-type first partner Pokémon has a lower base stat total than either of its two counterparts.
-* {{p|Oshawott}} is the only Water-type starter Pokémon that is not a member of the {{egg3|Water 1}}.
+** Contrarily, no unevolved Grass-type first partner Pokémon besides {{p|Chespin}} has a lower base stat total than either of its two counterparts.
-* The Kalos starter Pokémon's secondary types in their final forms ({{t|Fighting}}, {{t|Psychic}}, and {{t|Dark}}) almost form another [[Appendix:Fan terminology#Type triangle|type-advantage triangle]] (where one type deals 2× damage to and receives ½× damage from another type), only being broken by the Dark-type being completely immune to rather than resistant to the Psychic-type.
+** Similarly, no unevolved Fire-type first partner has a higher base stat total than either its counterparts and no fully evolved Fire-type first partner besides {{p|Blaziken}} has a lower one.
-** Both the primary and secondary types, however, fit a more generally defined triangle that only requires one type to be offensively and defensively advantaged against another. For example, just as Water has the offensive and defensive advantage against Fire, so does Dark against Psychic.
+* As of Generation IX, all fully evolved Water-type first partners can learn the HM move {{m|Surf}}.
-** Interestingly enough, a similar pattern can be seen with the Hisuian starter Pokémon's secondary types in their final forms, though the main difference is that the {{type|Fire}} starter's secondary typing is {{t|Ghost}} instead of {{t|Psychic}}; while the Ghost type does not deal additional damage to the {{t|Fighting}} type, thus breaking the offensive triangle advantages, it is still immune against its attacks so the defensive advantages are retained here.
+* In all games with a trio of first partner Pokémon, the [[Pokémon Professor]]s and the player's [[rival]]s and [[friend]]s (if any) are the only [[non-player character]]s known to have the first partner Pokémon of the current region or their evolutions.
-** Paldea's fully evolved starter Pokémon follow a similar pattern but with the secondary typings providing advantages and disadvantages in an opposite direction; {{p|Meowscarada}}'s Dark type beats {{p|Skeledirge}}'s Ghost type, Skeledirge's Ghost-type provides no offensive advantage but is immune to {{p|Quaquaval}}'s Fighting-type, and Quaquaval's Fighting-type beats Meowscarada's Dark-type. This pattern contrasts Kalos and Hisui's starter Pokémon whose secondary typings gave them another advantage over the Pokémon whose primary typing they already had an advantage over.
-* It is stated in its Pokémon Ultra Sun [[Pokédex]] entry that {{p|Poipole}} is a common starter Pokémon in [[Ultra Megalopolis]].
-* With the exception of Hisuian Decidueye having a higher base stat total than Hisuian Samurott, no fully evolved Grass-type starter Pokémon has a higher base stat total than either of its two counterparts.
-** Contrarily, no unevolved Grass-type starter Pokémon besides {{p|Chespin}} has a lower base stat total than either of its two counterparts.
-** Similarly, no unevolved Fire-type starter Pokémon has a higher base stat total than either its counterparts, and no fully evolved Fire-type starter Pokémon besides {{p|Blaziken}} has a lower one.
-* Each one of the Alola starter Pokémon's final evolutions has an immunity. {{p|Decidueye}}, being part Ghost-type, is immune to Normal and Fighting; {{p|Incineroar}}, being part Dark-type, is immune to Psychic; and {{p|Primarina}}, being part {{type|Fairy}}, is immune to {{t|Dragon}}.
-** Interestingly, this gives each fully-evolved Alolan starter Pokémon a type advantage against {{p|Necrozma}}'s Ultra form with their secondary typings; Decidueye's Ghost typing and Incineroar's Dark typing have advantages against Ultra Necrozma's Psychic typing while Primarina's Fairy typing has advantages against Ultra Necrozma's Dragon typing.
-* As of [[Generation IX]], the only sets of starter Pokémon without secondary types in any of their final evolutions are the [[Johto]] starters and the [[Galar]] starter Pokémon.
-** By contrast, the starter Pokémon of [[Sinnoh]] (including [[Hisui]]), [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], and [[Paldea]] all have a secondary type present in their final evolutions.
-* All fully evolved Water-type starter Pokémon can learn the [[HM]] moves {{m|Surf}}, {{m|Dive}}, and {{m|Waterfall}}.
-**Additionally, with the exception of {{p|Quaquaval}}, every Water-type final form that is dual-type is immune to at least one type: {{p|Swampert}}, being part Ground, is immune to Electric; {{p|Empoleon}}, being part Steel, is immune to Poison; {{p|Greninja}} and Hisuian {{p|Samurott}}, both part Dark, are immune to Psychic; {{p|Primarina}}, being part Fairy, is immune to Dragon.
-* Both Kanto and [[Hoenn]]'s starter Pokémon are the only set of starters capable of [[Mega Evolution]].
-** Additionally, both Kanto and Galar starter Pokémon are the only set of starters capable of [[Gigantamax|Gigantamaxing]].
-*** This makes the Kanto starter Pokémon the only set of starters that can both Mega Evolve and Gigantamax.
-*The Kalos starter Pokémon are the only set of starters whose [[Hidden Abilities]] are solely composed by {{Abilities}} introduced in the same [[generation]] as their debut.
 ===In the anime===
-* For [[DP001]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about the starter Pokémon of Sinnoh. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about them: 「シンオウで　たびがはじまる　ポケモンと」 ''"In [[Sinnoh]], a journey begins with Pokémon."''
+* For [[DP001]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about the first partner Pokémon of Sinnoh. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about them: 「シンオウで　たびがはじまる　ポケモンと」 ''"In [[Sinnoh]], a journey begins with Pokémon."''
-* For [[BW003]], [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]] is about the starter Pokémon of Unova. He writes this senryū about them: 「パートナー　みず・くさ・ほのお　まよっちゃう」 ''"Partner, {{t|Water}}, {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, I can't decide."''
+* For [[BW003]], [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]] is about the first partner Pokémon of Unova. He writes this senryū about them: 「パートナー　みず・くさ・ほのお　まよっちゃう」 ''"Partner, {{t|Water}}, {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, I can't decide."''
-* Ash has owned all but two of the Grass-type starter Pokémon: {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Chikorita}}, {{AP|Treecko}}, {{AP|Turtwig}}, {{AP|Snivy}}, and {{AP|Rowlet}}. The Grass-type starter from Kalos, {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, is instead owned by {{an|Clemont}}, and the Grass-type starter from Galar, {{TP|Goh|Grookey}}, is instead owned by [[Goh]].
+* Ash has owned all but two of the Grass-type first partner Pokémon: {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Chikorita}}, {{AP|Treecko}}, {{AP|Turtwig}}, {{AP|Snivy}}, and {{AP|Rowlet}}. The Grass-type first partner from Kalos, {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, is instead owned by {{an|Clemont}}, and the Grass-type first partner from Galar, {{TP|Goh|Grookey}}, is instead owned by [[Goh]].
-* Each {{type|Water}} starter Pokémon obtained by a main character was not battled: [[Ash's Squirtle]], {{AP|Oshawott}}, and {{AP|Froakie}} chose to join his team, while Ash fought and won against Misty for his {{AP|Totodile}}. Brock's {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} chose to join him. May received her {{TP|May|Squirtle}} from [[Professor Oak]], Dawn received her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} from [[Professor Rowan]], Lana rescued her {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} from Team Skull, and Goh caught his {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} without battling it.
+* Each {{type|Water}} first partner Pokémon obtained by a main character was not battled: [[Ash's Squirtle]], {{AP|Oshawott}}, and {{AP|Froakie}} chose to join his team, while Ash fought and won against Misty for his {{AP|Totodile}}. Brock's {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} chose to join him. May received her {{TP|May|Squirtle}} from [[Professor Oak]], Dawn received her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} from [[Professor Rowan]], Lana rescued her {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} from Team Skull, and Goh caught his {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} without battling it. In ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', [[Dot]]’s {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} chose to join her team as her [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]], although she is not a main character.
-* The Hoenn Starter set is the first set in which all three Pokémon evolve under the care of the main characters who own them.
+* The Hoenn first partner set is the first set in which all three Pokémon evolve under the care of the main characters who own them.
-* Since ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', no Grass-type starter Pokémon owned by a main character has evolved, as Snivy, Chespin, Rowlet, and Grookey all remain in their basic forms.
+* {{p|Squirtle}} and {{p|Turtwig}} are both based on turtles and were the first partner Pokémon of two of Ash's rivals, {{Gary}} and [[Paul]].
-* {{p|Squirtle}} and {{p|Turtwig}} are both based on turtles and were the starter Pokémon of two of Ash's rivals, {{Gary}} and [[Paul]].
+* {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Piplup}} are both based on birds. They were also both owned by the resident [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''.
-* {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Piplup}} are both based on birds (chicken, penguin). They were also both owned by the anime's resident [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s.
+* Both May and Dawn have a second first partner Pokémon from a previous generation with a type disadvantage to their first. These first partner Pokémon are both from two generations prior to their owner's introduction and featured in ''Pokémon the Series'' likely due to the same-generation [[remake]]s.
-* Both May and Dawn have a second starter Pokémon from a previous generation with a type disadvantage to their first. These starter Pokémon are both from two generations prior to their owner's introduction and featured in the anime likely due to the same-generation [[remake]]s.
+* In the ''Diamond and Pearl'' series, there have been two major appearances of each fully evolved first partner introduced in [[Generation IV]]: Ash and Paul's Torterra, Ash and Flint's Infernape, and Barry and [[Kenny's Empoleon]].
-* In the ''Diamond and Pearl'' series, there have been two major appearances of each fully evolved starter introduced in [[Generation IV]]: Ash and Paul's Torterra, Ash and Flint's Infernape, and Barry and Kenny's Empoleon.
+* Every Fire-type first partner obtained by a main character has evolved at least once.
-* Every Fire-type starter obtained by a main character has evolved at least once.
+* {{AP|Froakie|Greninja}} is the only Water-type first partner that has ever evolved under Ash's ownership.
-* {{AP|Froakie|Greninja}} is the only Water-type starter that has ever evolved under Ash's ownership.
+* The Kanto first partners are the only ones to have all been owned by both Ash and one of his friends at some point in their evolutionary lines: May owns a {{TP|May|Venusaur}} and a {{TP|May|Wartortle}}, while Kiawe owns a {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}.
-* The Kanto starters are the only ones to have all been owned by both Ash and one of his friends at some point in their evolutionary lines: May owns a {{TP|May|Venusaur}} and a {{TP|May|Wartortle}}, while Kiawe owns a {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}.
+* The Johto first partner set is the only full first partner set that Ash has obtained where none of the members were previously owned by another Trainer or a Pokémon Professor, as all of them were caught in the wild.
-* The Johto starter set is the only full starter set that Ash has obtained where none of the members were previously owned by another Trainer or a Pokémon Professor, as all of them were caught in the wild.
+** Conversely, the Kanto first partner set is the only full first partner set that Ash has obtained where every member was owned by a previous Trainer.
-** Conversely, the Kanto starter set is the only full starter set that Ash has obtained where every member was owned by a previous Trainer (excluding Professors).
+* The Galar first partner set is the only full first partner set from which Ash owns none of its members.
-* The Galar starter set is the only full starter set during Ash's time as a main character in which he owned none of its members.
-==References==
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 |pt_br=Pokémon inicial<br>Pokémon iniciante ([[BW116]])
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 |es=Pokémon inicial
 |sv=Nybörjar-Pokémon
-|th=โปเกมอนเริ่มต้น ''Pokémon Beginning''
+|th=โปเกมอนเริ่มต้น ''Pokémon Roemton''
 |vi=Pokémon khởi đầu<br>Pokémon khởi hành
 |tr=Başlangıç Pokémon'u
 }}
+</div>
+==See also==
+* [[List of characters with first partner Pokémon]]
+* [[List of the player's first Pokémon]]
+* [[List of characters' first Pokémon]]
+* [[Game mascot]]
+==References==
+{{reflist}}
 {{-}}
-{{Starter Pokémon|Arceus}}
+{{First partner trios|Pokemon}}
 [[Category:Terminology]]
-[[Category:Starter Pokémon|*]]
+[[Category:First partner Pokémon|*]]
-[[Category:Anime starter Pokémon|*]]
+[[Category:First Pokémon]]
-[[Category:Adventures starter Pokémon|*]]
 [[de:Erste Partner-Pokémon]]
 [[es:Pokémon inicial]]